CRYSTAL  

Gender: F
Origin: Gem name

Popularity in 2008: #252

Originally a male name, Crystal was hot in the 1980s along with shoulder pads and big hair, but retains none of the sparkle it once had.

Nicknames & Variations:
Cristella, Cristelle, Crystelle, Khristalle, Cristela, Crystelia, Chrystalle, Cristalina, Crystalin, Krystal, Cristalie, Crystalle, Christal, Cristalle, Cristhie, Chrystel, Crystyl, Christalle, Crysta, Cristel, Crystl, Khrystle, Crysthelle, Crystle, Kristle, Crystall, Crystel, Cristal, Crystale, Krystle, Cristle, Crystol, Chrystle, Crystole, Crystaly, Crystala, Chrystal-lynn, Crystela, Cristelia, Crystalee

International Variations:
Christelle, Christel (French) Krystalle (German) Chrystal (Irish) Criostal (Irish Gaelic)

Crystal is being discussed in our message boards:

• Mn for Saige?
• Spanish/Latin name?
• New: Movie Title Family Name Game!
• First Name for MN Cecily?
• Baby Name Game - you decide the outcome

Read Nameberry blog posts about Crystal:

• WINTER BABY NAMES
• SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE BABY NAMES: Are they ready for prime time?
• NEWER NAMES IN OLDER CATEGORIES: Fresh florals and varied virtues
• JEWEL NAMES FOR YOUR LITTLE GEM