Christen Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Christen Name at a Glance

Name	Christen
Meaning	Variant of Christiana. Follower of Christ.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Christen Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Christen means “Variant of Christiana. Follower of Christ”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Christen Name Origin

Our database records Christen under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Christen a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Christen is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Christen

When considering Christen for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.