Girl

Cristina

kris-TEE-nuh

Rare & Uncommon ↓ Falling

✦ Meaning

“Spanish and Italian form of Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ.' Associated with Spanish-speaking cultures and Mediterranean elegance.”

Popularity Over Time

Cristina US popularity rank over timeRank 3359 in 1912 to rank 163 in 1986. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#163#1761#3359190619401960198020002024

Cristina is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

ItalianLatinSpanish

Syllables

3

Nicknames

CrisTinaChris

Style

ClassicElegantRomanticTimelessStrong

Famous Bearers

  • Cristina Ricci (actress)
  • Cristina Peri Rossi (Uruguayan author)

Cross-Cultural Notes

Works across Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese

People Also Ask

Spanish and Italian form of Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ.' Associated with Spanish-speaking cultures and Mediterranean elegance.

Cristina is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.

Popular nicknames for Cristina include Cris, Tina, Chris.

Names that pair beautifully with Cristina include Gianna, Alessandra, Valentina.