Christy

Christy meaning

Christy is a Christian unisex name of Greek origin (via English), used for both girls and boys.

Pet form of Christina or Christopher; from Christos, 'anointed'

Also used to mean: follower of Christ

Christy began in English as a pet form of Christopher and Christina, and has long been used as a name on its own. All these names go back to Greek Christos, which Strong's Concordance defines as 'the Anointed One', the Messiah, a translation of Hebrew mashiach. Name lists usually give 'follower of Christ', the meaning of Christina. In Kerala, Christy is given as a full name to both boys and girls in Christian families, carrying Christ's name in a short, friendly form.

Source: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890), Greek Dictionary of the New Testament, G5547 · entry Christos · See the entry · checked 25 Oct 2026

References: Strong's G5547, Christos (Bible Hub)

Spellings

Christy · Christie · Kristy · Christi

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