Crissie

Crissie is a feminine diminutive name that typically serves as a nickname for Christina, Cristina, or Christine, all derived from the Greek word "christos" meaning "anointed one." This playful, affectionate variant emerged as a familiar form of these longer names, offering a friendly, approachable quality. Crissie enjoyed modest popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly during the 1950s and 1960s, but is less commonly given as a formal first name today. It retains a sweet, youthful charm that some parents appreciate, though many now prefer to use it as a nickname while giving their daughter a more formal version on the birth certificate. The spelling variation with the double 's' distinguishes it from the alternative form Chrissy.

Pronounced KRIS-ee.

As of October 2026, Crissie ranked #9676 in US births in 1992 SSA, peaked at #1010 in 1886.