Meaning: Scottish short form in the Christina family
The story
Kirsty shortens Kirsteen or Kirstin, Scottish forms of Christina. Its Christian association comes through that longer name rather than a separate Gaelic word.
Nicknames
- Kirst
Spellings & variants
- Kirstie
- Kirsteen
- Christina
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Kirsty comes from Scottish.
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