Kirsty
Kirsty is a Christian girl name of Scottish, from Greek origin, meaning “Follower of Christ”.
| Meaning | Follower of Christ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Scottish, from Greek |
| Pronunciation | KUR-stee |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Scotland, United Kingdom, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Kirsty
Kirsty is a Scottish pet form of Kirsteen, the Scots version of Christine or Christina. These names come from the Latin christianus, 'Christian', ultimately from the Greek Christos, 'anointed one'. Kirsty was popular across Britain in the 1970s and 1980s, and the singer Kirsty MacColl is a well-known bearer.
Is Kirsty a Christian name?
Kirsty comes from a word meaning 'Christian', so its root is directly religious, even though it is used today as an everyday Scottish name.
How popular is Kirsty?
Most popular in Britain in the 1980s; less used now.
Gifts with the name Kirsty
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kirsty mean?
Kirsty means 'Follower of Christ'. It is of Scottish, from Greek origin.
Is Kirsty a Christian name?
Kirsty comes from a word meaning 'Christian', so its root is directly religious, even though it is used today as an everyday Scottish name.
How do you pronounce Kirsty?
Kirsty is pronounced KUR-stee.
Is Kirsty a boy or girl name?
Kirsty is usually a girl name.