Christy

Christy is an English diminutive and short form of Christine or Christina, names ultimately derived from the Latin Christianus and Greek Christianos, meaning follower of Christ, itself built on the Greek Christos, meaning anointed one. The name has long been used as an independent given name in both Britain and Ireland, where it also functions as a familiar form of Christopher when used for males. Notable bearers include Irish painter Christy Brown, whose life story was depicted in the film My Left Foot. Related forms include Christie, Christine, Christina, and Kristi.