What is the origin of the name Kristi?

Kristi is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Kristi?

Kristi is currently ranked #12804 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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Kristi

KRIS-tee

Popularity

#12804

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

76,610

Peak Year

#3,279 in 1971

First Recorded

1940

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A Scandinavian short form of Christina or Kristin, derived from Latin 'Christianus', meaning 'follower of Christ'.

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Kris Tina

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

Kristi Yamaguchi
American figure skater and Olympian
Kristi Noem
American politician and Governor of South Dakota

Nicknames

Kris Tina

Spelling Variations

Kristy Kristie Christi

Similar Names

Kristin Christina Brittany

Personality Traits

independentdeterminedoptimisticintelligent

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