Christel

Christel is a Germanic and Romance diminutive form of Christine or Christina, names ultimately derived from Latin Christianus, meaning follower of Christ, which in turn comes from the Greek Christos, meaning anointed one. The name has been in steady use across Germany, France, the Netherlands, and the Scandinavian countries, functioning as both a pet form and an independent given name. Related forms include Kristel, Christelle, Christine, and Christina.