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I've appreciated the versatility of Christina over the years. I was Chrissy as a young child, Kris in college, and Christina in my professional life.

Since I was born in the 70's, there are a lot of people my age with similar names, which meant that I was sometimes "Little Kris" or Chrissy G. But that probably won't be a problem for young children these days.

Whenever I go bowling the computer only has room for "Christ", which is a bit weird.

I am 29 and my name is Cristina, without an 'h'. I have always really liked my name. It is a nice name that is not too popular. I don't really remember having other girls in my classes with my name, unlike the names Jennifer, Ashley, Sara... My name has many nicknames: Cris, Crissy, Cristine but without even trying, people never called me by nicknames. I am Hispanic which is why my name has no 'h'. I like the look of it without an 'h', but people ALWAYS spell it with an 'h' unless they too are Hispanic. I love my name and wouldn't change it for the world.

I know 4 Christina's except one spells it with a K and not a C. 2 are in the family and 2 were friends in high school. Chrissy, Kristy, Christy...I tried to call my friend Kristina Chris but she hated it! haha. And it's weird how all 3 of em share the same middle name as I do..which is Marie.

Personal experiences with the name Christina: | Edit

I'm a Christina. I'm 22. So, yes, I was born in the 80's. Until I was about 10, I wasn't particularly fond of my name. No one I knew personally had it. Then my babysitter named her daughter Christina. And a girl named Christina who was two years younger than me started at our school. I didn't feel so alone and that made it better. It gradually grew on me. I like it now. I like that it's uncommon, but not out of left field. My family mostly calls me Chris, which I like and prefer over other nicknames. My only problem with it: I'm forever called Christine. My grandparents thought this was a suitable nickname for Christina, so they always called Christine. Now, all of my extended family on their side thinks my name is actually Christine. At my graduation and my wedding I received all kinds of embroidered and personalized gifts saying "Christine". ANNOYING! And everyone I meet calls me Christine. Even though I emphasize the "A". They say, "Hi, I'm Amanda. And you are...?" "ChristinA." "Hi, Christine." It's frustrating. I have a friend just a couple months older than me who is also a Christina. I met her mom and thought for sure she would recognize my name as Christina, but, no, she calls me Christine as well. I own my own business and when I have clients come in they always say, "Christine, right?" "No, Christina." I also never liked the nickname, Tina. It's become second-nature to correct everyone on my name, so it doesn't seem to be such an annoyance anymore, but, I really wish I didn't have to. What's the point in having such a great, strong name if no one knows that's what your name is?

Nicknames for Christina: | Edit

Chris, Chrissy, Christie, Nina, Teeny, Tina, Stina, Kiki, Kristy, Steena, Stan..., Teen
I have an aunt who calls me Christinabelle.

Meanings and history of the name Christina: | Edit

Meaning: Follower of Christ
Christina is a female name originating from Christian.Saint Christina (3rd or 5th century AD), a saint and martyr pre-dating the Catholic and Orthodox congregational tradition.
Usage: English, German, Scandinavian, Dutch

Famous real-life people named Christina: | Edit

Christina Hendricks, American actress best known for her role as Joan Holloway on the TV series "Mad Men"
Christina Aguilera, American singer
Christina Applegate, American actress
Christina Ferrare, American actress / model / TV personality
Christina Cole (born 1982), English actress
Christina Ricci (born 1980), American actress
Christina Milian (born 1981), American pop singer
Christina Christian (born 1981), American singer
Christina Pickles (born 1935), English/American actress
Kristy McNichol (born Christina Ann McNichol), American actress
Princess Christina of the Netherlands
Princess Christina of Sweden, Mrs. Magnuson
Christina of Sweden (1626–1689), Queen regnant of Sweden from 1632 to 1654
Christina Rossetti (1830–1894), English poet

Christina in song, story & screen: | Edit

"Christina", a 1929 silent film
"Christina", a 1984 film based on the Playboy Publishing book series
"Christina", song by Rick Springfield
Christina, a character from Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack
Christina McKinney, character in American TV series "Ugly Betty"
Christina Yang, character on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy"