Christine
Meaning: Its source is Christiana, a Latin name meaning "Christ's follower."
Languages: This girl's name is used in Dutch, English and French.
Compound Forms: Chrisann
Alternative Spellings: Chrisstine, Christeen, Christene, Christyne, Chrystine, Cristine, Khristine, Kristeen, Kristene, Kristine, Kristyne, Krystene, Krystine and Krystyne
Variant Forms: Christelle, Christinie, Kirstin, Kristain and Kristaine
Non-English Forms:
Source Forms: Christiana
Popularity: The name Christine ranked 278th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 43rd in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
This name was popular earlier in the 20th century, then fell off in usage, but has begun making a comeback in recent years.
Narrative: The influence of religion on names is evident throughout the world. For example, it is a tenet of Islam that the best names either refer to attributes of Allah or are derived from hamida, an Arabic word meaning ''praise.'' Names used on the Indian subcontinent often refer to the deities of Hinduism.
Though Christiana's direct refererence to Christianity is exceptional, names with ties to the West's predominant religion are far from unusual. Many Hebrew-derived names reflect Christianity's Jewish heritage. Greek- and Latin-derived names witness the church's early development in the Mediterranean basin. Finally, many Germanic and Gaelic names honor saints who spread Christianity throughout northern Europe.
Arts and Music
- Christine McVie (born 1943)
English singer and songwriter.
- Wrote ''''You Make Loving Fun'''' and ''''Say You Love Me'''' (see list of Songwriters)
Leadership
- Christine of France
- Ruler of Savoy in the 17th century (see list of Miscellaneous Political Leaders)
- Christine Ann Hefner (born 1952)
American businesswoman. Daughter of Hugh Hefner.
- CEO of the Playboy adult-entertainment empire since 1982 (see list of Miscellaneous Business Leaders)
Miscellaneous
- Christine Harwood
- Canadian model (see list of Fashion Models)
Sports
- Christine Errath
- 1974 World Figure Skating champion (see list of World Figure Skating Champions)
- Christine Goitschel
French athlete.
- 1964 Olympic alpine skiing gold medal winner for Slalom (see list of Olympic Gold Medalists in Downhill Skiing)
- Christine Truman
British tennis player and radio commentator.
- 1959 French Open tennis champion (see list of French Open Tennis Champions)
Stage and Screen
- Christine Blair
Fictional character.
- Character on the soap opera ''''The Young and the Restless'''' (see list of Characters on ''The Young and the Restless'')
- Christine Chapel
Fictional character. Nurse aboard the first starship Enterprise.
- Portrayed by Majel Barrett (see list of Characters on ''Star Trek'')
- Christine Ebersole (born 1953)
Actress and comedienne.
- A cast member on ''''Saturday Night Live,'''' from 1981-1982 (see list of Saturday Night Live)
- Christine Elise (born 1965)
American actress.
- Portrays Emily Valentine (see list of Actors on ''Beverly Hills 90210'')
- Christine Harnos
Actress.
- Portrays Jennifer Greene (see list of Actors on ''ER'')
- Christine McCall
- Actress on the soap opera ''''The Young and the Restless'''' (see list of Performers on ''The Young and the Restless'')
The Literary World
- Christine de Pisan (born 1364)
French poet and author.
- Wrote Le Livre de la cité des dames (''''The Book of the City of Ladies'''') (see list of Ancient and Medieval Writers)
Teasing Nicknames:
- Crusty
- Crispy
- Teener Weiner
- Christmas
- Christ
- Crustine
- Crispy Critter
- Chrissy
- Christine Pristine
- Christiney Weenie
- Christine Pisstine
- Pissy Chrissy
- Christinie Beanie Weenie
- Teeny
- Bean
- Crispy Bean
- Cocoa Pop
- Christiney Bikini
