Christy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Christy Name at a Glance

Name	Christy
Meaning	Abbreviation of Christine. Follower of Christ.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Christy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Christy means “Abbreviation of Christine. 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.

Christy Name Origin

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

Is Christy a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Christy

When considering Christy 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.