Name meaning
Kirsty
means “follower of Christ”
- Origin
- Greek, via Scottish
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Scottish, English, Australian
- Spellings
- Kirsty · Kirstie · Kirsten · Christina
- Form of
- Christine
- Say it
- KER-stee
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Kirsty is a Scottish pet form of Christina and Christine, a follower of Christ. It became popular across Britain in the 1970s and 1980s.
Roots
Scottish diminutive of Christina / Kirsten.
Where it is used
Kirsten and Christina are related.
Kirsty name FAQ
What does the name Kirsty mean?
Kirsty means “follower of Christ”. Scottish diminutive of Christina / Kirsten.
Where does the name Kirsty come from?
Kirsty is of Greek, via Scottish origin. Today it is used in Scottish, English, Australian families.
How do you pronounce Kirsty?
Kirsty is usually pronounced KER-stee.
Is Kirsty a boy's or a girl's name?
Kirsty is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Kirsty?
Related spellings and forms include Kirstie, Kirsten, Christina.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.