Christine

Christine is a feminine given name. It is an English form of Christina, which derives from the Latin Christianus meaning "follower of Christ." The name has equivalents in many languages and has been used in various cultures for centuries.

Variants include Christina, Cristina, Kristine, and Cristin. Diminutives include Chris, Chrissy, and Tina. In addition, different languages have their own spellings, such as Christine in French and German-speaking contexts.

Christine has enjoyed long-standing popularity in the English-speaking world, particularly during the mid- to late 20th century, and remains in use in many countries today. It is often chosen for its classic, traditional connotation.

Notable people named Christine include Christine Lagarde, French politician and lawyer; Christine Baranski, American actress; Christine Amanpour, British-Iranian journalist; Christine McVie, English musician (Fleetwood Mac); Christine Quinn, American politician.

In fiction, Christine Daaé is a principal character in Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera, and Christine is the title character of Stephen King's 1983 horror novel Christine, about a possessed car.