Kirsty: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ke-e-rste-e
Origin: United Kingdom
gender-female

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Region Origin: Europe
Meaning: A follower of Christ

Kirsty is a Scottish form of Kirsten, which is a Scandinavian form of Christina, derived from the Latin Christinus meaning "a follower of Christ". It is a feminine given name and is primarily used in English-speaking countries as a diminutive of Christine. Kirsty is also associated with the Scandinavian version of Christine, Kirsten, and the Scottish Gaelic name Ciorstaidh.

Kirsty Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Kirsty is currently #681 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Kirsty is currently #369 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Kirsty is currently #672 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Kirsty is currently #367 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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