Kristin

Nordic feminine name

Kristin is a feminine given name, a Scandinavian form of Christine, ultimately from the Latin word for Christian.

It became popular in English-speaking countries in the mid-20th century alongside similar variants: Kristen, Kirsten, Kristine.

Kristin said she'd meet us there.

Scandinavian

Nordic

Of northern Europe

Viking · Norse · Scandinavian · Lutheran · Icelandic · Germanic · Nordic heritage · nameday · patronymic

naming

given name

Personal name from birth

diminutive · nickname · baptismal · name meaning · Chris · Kris · Tina · namesake

literary

medieval

Of the Middle Ages

historical fiction

Categories
Opposites
gender

KristinChristian

Adherent of the gospel

Christopher · Kristopher · Chris · Kevin · Brian

Phrases
Family

Kristen, Kristina, Kristy, Kristine, Kristi

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G