Christine

Meaning follower of Christ
Origin French, Latin
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 9
Syllables 2
Syllabification Chris-tine

About Christine

This name carries a timeless elegance that has graced generations of remarkable women. Christine embodies both strength and grace, offering a classic choice that never feels outdated. The name flows beautifully in conversation and pairs well with virtually any middle name or surname. Parents seeking a name with literary and historical depth will find Christine particularly appealing, as it appears throughout classic literature and has been chosen by artists, scientists, and leaders worldwide. Its versatility allows a child to grow into the name naturally, whether she becomes a CEO, an artist, or pursues any path she chooses. The various nickname options—Chris, Chrissie, Tina—provide flexibility as your daughter develops her own identity. Christine strikes that perfect balance between being distinctive enough to stand out yet familiar enough to feel comfortable and approachable.

Nicknames for Christine

Chris
Chrissy
Tina
Tini
Christine

Famous People Named Christine

Christine LagardeFrench lawyer and politician, President of the European Central Bank
Christine SinclairCanadian soccer player, one of the greatest female footballers of all time
Christine BaranskiAmerican actress known for her roles in "The Good Wife" and "Mamma Mia!"
Christine OhuruoguBritish track and field athlete, Olympic gold medalist in the 400 meters
Christine McVieBritish singer-songwriter, member of the band Fleetwood Mac
Christine TaylorAmerican actress known for her roles in "The Brady Bunch Movie" and "Zoolander"
Christine CaineAustralian evangelist, author, and international speaker
Christine AnuAustralian pop singer and actress
Christine RomansAmerican journalist and news anchor on CNN
Christine LakinAmerican actress known for her role in the TV show "Step by Step"
Christine BleakleyNorthern Irish television presenter and journalist
Christine KaufmannGerman-Austrian actress and author
Christine LahtiAmerican actress and director, known for her roles in "Chicago Hope" and "Running on Empty"
Christine JorgensenAmerican transgender woman and advocate
Christine EliseAmerican actress known for her role in the TV show "Beverly Hills, 90210"
Christine QuinnAmerican reality TV personality from "Selling Sunset"
Christine LavinAmerican folk singer-songwriter and musician
Christine WoodsAmerican actress known for her role in the TV show "FlashForward"
Christine KorsgaardAmerican philosopher and professor at Harvard University

Characters Named Christine

Christine DaaéFrom Gaston Leroux's novel "The Phantom of the Opera"
Christine ChapelFrom the "Star Trek" franchise, a Starfleet nurse and officer
Christine PenmarkFrom the novel and film "The Bad Seed," a sinister young girl
Christine CagneyFrom the TV show "Cagney & Lacey," a tough NYPD detective
Christine PalmerFrom the Marvel Comics and the film "Doctor Strange," a surgeon and love interest of the titular character
Christine EverhartFrom the Marvel Comics and the film "Iron Man," a journalist and Tony Stark's love interest
Christine HillFrom the TV show "Dexter," a news reporter and a key character in the series
Christine BlairFrom the soap opera "The Young and the Restless," a prominent character
Christine HamiltonFrom the film "Christine," a possessed vintage car
Christine YorkFrom the film "End of Days," a woman targeted by the Devil
Christine ArmstrongFrom the TV show "The Vampire Diaries," a werewolf character
Christine JohnsonFrom the novel "Carrie" by Stephen King, the mother of the main character
Christine CanigulaFrom the musical "Be More Chill," a supporting character
Christine MontgomeryFrom the TV show "Rookie Blue," a police officer
Christine Bolt-HuntleyFrom the TV show "The Good Wife," a campaign manager
Christine MannonFrom the play "Mourning Becomes Electra" by Eugene O'Neill
Christine BristolFrom the film "Death Becomes Her," a vivacious actress
Christine McCawleyFrom the film "Project Almanac," a tech-savvy character
Christine DuffieldFrom the TV show "Wentworth," an inmate at a women's prison
Christine PapinFrom the real-life story of the Papin sisters, infamous for a brutal murder case