First name Kristen - Meaning, Origin and Rating
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Meaning
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.
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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