International Baby Names
By Linda Rosenkrantz · Updated September 2026
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Tine is a feminine name with Scandinavian and Dutch origins. In Danish and Norwegian, it originated as a diminutive of names ending in '-tine' such as Christine, Martine, or Albertine. In Dutch…
Tyna is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive or variant spelling of names like Christina, Martina, or Albertina. This short, punchy name carries a modern, distinctive quality…
Cairistìona is a feminine Scottish Gaelic form of Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'Christian.' This melodic name carries deep Celtic heritage and traditional Scottish roots. The…
Feminine form of Christopher, Greek, Latin
"bearer of Christ"
This rare feminization of Christopher blends in the sounds of the popular Josephine and is certainly more unexpected than Christine or Christina. German artist Christophine Reinwald (sister of…
Christel is a feminine name with Germanic origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Christina or Christine. Popular throughout Germany, Scandinavia, and the Netherlands, it represents a variation…
Christele is a feminine French name, typically considered a variant of Christine or Christelle. It derives from the Greek word 'Christianos' meaning 'follower of Christ.' The name carries religious…
German and French feminine form of Christian
There are not one but two notable modern women with this name: journalist Christiane Amanpour and physician/author Christiane Northrup. In Germany, the pronunciation is kris-tee-AH-na while in…
Chrystel is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from 'chrysos' meaning 'gold' or 'golden.' It's a variant spelling of Crystal, which comes from the Greek word 'krystallos' meaning 'ice' or…
Crestienne is a feminine name likely derived as a variant of Christine or Christina, ultimately stemming from Latin 'Christianus' meaning 'follower of Christ.' The unusual prefix 'Crest-' might…
Crista is a feminine name with multiple origins. It can be considered a variation of Krista or Christa, which are shortened forms of Christina, meaning "follower of Christ." The name also connects to…
Cristin is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Kristen or Kristin, which themselves derive from Christian, ultimately coming from the Latin "Christianus" meaning "a follower of…
Cristiona is a feminine name with Latin and Gaelic roots. As a variant of Christina, it ultimately derives from 'Christianus' meaning 'follower of Christ.' The distinctive spelling combines the…
Crystina is a feminine variant of Crystal, derived from the English word referring to clear, transparent quartz. The name evokes images of clarity, purity, and natural beauty. While less common than…
Kerstin is a feminine Scandinavian name, particularly popular in Sweden, serving as the Nordic form of Christina. Derived from Christian roots, it ultimately means 'follower of Christ.' Introduced to…
Khristya is a feminine name that represents a unique variation of Christina or Kristina. It combines the Greek root 'Christos' (meaning 'anointed one') with a distinctive spelling that incorporates…
Khrustina is a feminine name that represents a unique transliteration variant of Christina or Kristina. The distinctive spelling with 'Kh' at the beginning reflects how the name might be…
Khrysta is an elaborate spelling variant of Krista, which itself derives from the name Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ.' The distinctive 'Kh' beginning and 'y' substitution reflect the modern…
Kilikina is a feminine Hawaiian name that means 'Christina' or 'follower of Christ,' representing the Hawaiian adaptation of the Greek name. In Hawaiian naming tradition, foreign names were often…
