Christine
Christine is a female given name. It is pronounced [kri-steen].[1] It comes from the word Christ. This name means follower of Christ. Christine is an exquisite name that has enjoyed popularity for centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the Greek name Christina, which means "one who follows Christ." Throughout history, this name has taken on different forms and has been linked with numerous noteworthy individuals.[2] In 1968, it was the 14th most frequently-given name for girls in the United States.[3] This is a unique name (not in the top 1000 newborn names in the US in 2021).[4]
People
- Saint Christina of Bolsena, remembered on the 24th of July
- Saint Christine of Persia, remembered on the 13th of March
- Saint Christine of Ancyre, remembered on the 18th of May
- Christine Adjobi, an Ivorian politician and physician
- Christine Amertil (born 1979), a Bahamian athlete competing mainly in the 400 metres
- Christine Amor (born 1952), an Australian actress
- Christine Anu (born 1970), an Australian pop singer
- Christine Bottomley (born 1979), a British actress
- Christine Boudrias (born 1972), a Canadian short track speed skater who competed in the 1994 & 1998 Winter Olympics
- Christine Lagarde (born 1956), Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund
- Christine Sinclair (born 1983), a Canadian football player who is currently a member of the Canadian women's national soccer team
- Christine Truman (born 1941), a British tennis player and French Open Champion.
References
- ↑ "Definition of Christine | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ↑ "Christine name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ↑ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, Origin, and History of the Name Christine." Behind the Name. Accessed on August 1, 2010.
- ↑ OACT. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-27.