Christie

Christie is an English and Scottish short form of Christina or Christopher, both ultimately derived from the Greek Khristos, meaning anointed one, itself a translation of the Hebrew Mashiach. The name gained widespread use in Scotland and northern England as both a feminine and masculine given name, functioning independently from an early date. Agatha Christie, the celebrated British crime novelist, is among its most famous bearers, lending the name lasting cultural resonance. Related forms include Christina, Christine, Christopher, and Christy.