Crystal Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Crystal Name at a Glance

Name	Crystal
Meaning	Feminine form of Christopher: From the Greek word meaning 'carrier of Christ', Famous bearer: St Christopher, patron Saint of travellers, is believed to have carried the Christ-child across a river.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Crystal Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Crystal means “Feminine form of Christopher: From the Greek word meaning 'carrier of Christ', Famous bearer: St Christopher, patron Saint of travellers, is believed to have carried the Christ-child across a river”. 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.

Crystal Name Origin

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

Is Crystal a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Crystal

When considering Crystal 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.