Kristen

Kristen is a Scandinavian form of Christian, itself derived from the Latin Christianus, meaning follower of Christ, which traces back to the Greek Christos, meaning anointed. As a masculine name it has long been used in Denmark and Norway, where it served as a vernacular rendering of the Latin ecclesiastical name. In English-speaking countries it is predominantly used as a feminine name, having spread as an variant of Christine and Kristin during the twentieth century. Related forms include Kirsten, Kristian, Kristin, and Christina.