Chrissy

Chrissy is a feminine given name that is commonly used as a diminutive of Christine or Christina in English-speaking countries. It is also used as a standalone given name or nickname in its own right.

The name Chrissy derives from Christine or Christina, which themselves come from the Latin Christianus, ultimately linked to the Greek Christos, meaning “follower of Christ” or “anointed.” Over time, Chrissy and its variant spellings have become familiar, often favored for its informal and friendly feel in English-speaking communities. It is typically used for girls, though spellings like Chrissy can appear in various contexts beyond strict given-name usage.

Notable people commonly associated with the name include Chrissy Teigen (born 1985), an American model, television personality, and author; Chrissy Metz (born 1980), an American actress known for her starring role in the television series This Is Us; and Chrissy Costanza (born 1995), an American singer and the lead vocalist of the band Against The Current. The name has also appeared in popular culture through fictional characters such as Chrissy Snow, a complicitly comedic character on the 1970s television series Three's Company, and Chrissy Cunningham, a character in the television series Stranger Things.

Variant spellings of the name include Chrissie and Christy, among others, reflecting similar phonetics and origins. Chrissy remains a familiar, approachable form in contemporary naming.