Kristen

Meaning & origin

The female first name Kristen originates from the Scandinavian region and means "the Christian". The name is a variant of the name Christina and therefore has a Christian meaning. In Germany, the name has been popular since the 1970s and is often given as a middle name. The meaning of the name fits well with its origin, as Scandinavia has a long Christian tradition.

First names similar to Kristen

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Famous people with the first name Kristen

• Kristen Wiig American actress
• Kristen Stewart American actress
• Kristen Bell Musician
• Kristen Kish Person
• Kristen Schaal American actress
• Kristen Johnston Writer
• Kristen Welker American journalist
• Kristen Pfaff Musician

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