Kristy
Meaning of Kristy
Kristy is a female name with American English and British English pronunciations both pronounced as KRIS-tee (/ˈkrɪsti/). Variations of the name include Christy and Kristi. The origin of the name Kristy is Greek, derived from the name Christina, which means "follower of Christ." This name has been popular in the United States for several decades. According to data from the Social Security Administration, Kristy peaked in popularity during the 1980s, with over 4,000 newborn girls being given this name in 1981. However, its popularity has declined since then. In recent years, there have been fewer than 20 occurrences of the name Kristy each year. Despite its decreasing usage, Kristy still carries associations of strength and faithfulness due to its connection to Christianity.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KRIS-tee (/ˈkrɪsti/)
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Notable People Named Kristy
| Kristy McNichol - Christina Ann McNichol is a former American actress known for her roles in Family, Little Darlings, Only When I Laugh, and Empty Nest, before retiring in 2001. |
| Kristy Swanson - Kristen Noel Swanson is an American actress known for her role as Buffy Summers in the film Buffy the Vampire Slayer and for her appearance in The Phantom. |
| Kristy Sarah Scott is an American social media personality, digital creator, filmmaker, and entrepreneur who made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for social media influencers in 2023. |
| Kristy Hinze is an Australian model, actress, and television host who has been featured in Sports Illustrated and the Victoria's Secret catalogue. |
| Kristy Kowal - Kristina Ann Kowal is an American former competition swimmer, Olympic silver medalist, and former world record-holder. |
| Kristy Wright is an Australian television and film actress. |
| Kristy Louise McBain is an Australian politician representing the division of Eden-Monaro and serving as the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government, and Territories. |
| Kristy Wallace is an Australian basketball player known for her time with the Indiana Fever in the WNBA and the Melbourne Boomers in the WNBL, as well as her college career with the Baylor Lady Bears. |
| Kristy Brock is a professor at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, specializing in Imaging Physics and Radiation Oncology. |
| Kristy Hiria Hill is a former New Zealand association football player. |
| Kristy Debono is a Maltese politician and member of the Parliament for District 9, known for being the only female member of parliament elected in 2017 and for her role in the Nationalist Party. |
