Christy

¹ American  

[kris-tee] / ˈkrɪs ti /

noun

(sometimes lowercase)

plural

Christies

1. Christie.

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Christy ² American  

[kris-tee] / ˈkrɪs ti /

noun

1. Edwin P., 1815–62, U.S. minstrel-show performer and producer.

2. Howard Chandler 1873–1952, U.S. illustrator and painter.

3. a male given name, form of Christopher.

4. a female given name, form of Christine.

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Christy British  

/ ˈkrɪstɪ /

noun

1. skiing a turn in which the body is swung sharply round with the skis parallel, originating in Norway and used for stopping, slowing down, or changing direction quickly

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Etymology

Origin of Christy

By shortening

Example Sentences

“The agents, they don’t know how to operate in these situations,” said Christy Lopez, a former Justice Department attorney who spent years investigating misconduct by law enforcement.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Judge Alan Schneider said during Monday's hearing that his behaviour when he was arrested was "aberrant from his normal conduct", his lawyer Christy O'Connor told BBC News after the hearing.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Christy plans to travel to the wilds of southern Utah, where, she has a hunch, the riches will be found.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

When asked whether giving stateless children citizenship could be seen as a reward to undocumented migrants who give birth in South Africa, Christy disagrees.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

Christy was smiling, Megan was smiling, Beth Ann was smiling, Mary Lou was smiling.

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech