Christy Name Meaning & Origin
Christy
Origin of the name Christy:
Short form of Christine (a Christian, a follower of Christ) and any of the other names beginning with the element Chris-.
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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- Comments and insights on the name Christy
Christy is a better spelling then Christie
- Personal experiences with the name Christy
I am 29 and was named Christy in reference to the Irish male name Christy, which is a family name. I always HATED the name so much that I changed to my middle name, which is a popular but pretty name. Now I like Christy and I wish I hadn't changed it.
- Nicknames for Christy
Chris
- Meanings and history of the name Christy
Short form of Christine or Christina
- Famous real-life people named Christy
Christy Turlington, American fashion model
Christy Chung, Chinese-Canadian actress
Christy Carlson Romano, American actress
Christy Neal - Link Neal's wife- Christy in song, story & screen
"Christy", novel by Catherine Marshall about a young teacher in the Appalachian Mountains, based on her mother's life.
"Christy Road", song by Green Day