Christy
Scottish and Irish diminutive of Christopher
"bearer of Christ"
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Updated Thu Mar 20 2025
Christy Origin and Meaning
The name Christy is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "bearer of Christ".
Common nicknames for Christopher in Ireland, we think Christy or Christie have a certain cheery charm, especially now that Chris is feeling less ubiquitous.
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Christy Rank in US Top 1000
Famous People Named Christy
- Christy MathewsonAmerican baseball player
- William Christy Cabanneknown professionally as Christy Cabanne, American film director, screenwriter and silent film actor