Kerstie
Latin · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Kerstie
Kerstie is a diminutive or informal variant of Kirsten, which derives from the Latin name Christiana, meaning "follower of Christ" through the Greek root Christos.
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Etymology
Kerstie is a diminutive or informal variant of Kirsten, which derives from the Latin name Christiana, meaning "follower of Christ" through the Greek root Christos. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Scotland and other parts of the UK, with roots in Christian naming traditions and no specific historical figures of major note bearing this exact spelling.
Kerstie currently ranks #15,354 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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