What is the origin of the name Krissy?

Krissy is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Krissy?

Krissy is currently ranked #11638 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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Krissy

KRIS-ee

Popularity

#11638

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

2,176

Peak Year

#202 in 1978

First Recorded

1959

Style

Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A diminutive of Kristina or Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ' in Greek.

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Kris Kiki

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Kris Kiki

Spelling Variations

Krissey Krisi Krisie

Similar Names

Kristina Christina Kristin Christa

Personality Traits

CheerfulFriendlyOptimisticAffectionate

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