Christy
1 Americannoun
noun
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Edwin P., 1815–62, U.S. minstrel-show performer and producer.
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Howard Chandler 1873–1952, U.S. illustrator and painter.
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a male given name, form of Christopher.
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a female given name, form of Christine.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of Christy
By shortening
Example Sentences
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Christy Day, a spokeswoman for the state education department, said she believed Logan County’s response to questions from the Journal “reflects a shared sentiment among the other pilot sites.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
“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
Since the previous season, Sweeney has starred in films such as Anyone but You, The Housemaid and Christy.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 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
There were Megan and Christy, who jumped up and down like parched peas, moody Beth Ann, and pink-cheeked Alex.
From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech
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