Kristen (given name)
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| Kristen | |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | kriss-ten |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | |
| Word/Name | Greek |
| Meaning | anointed, christian |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Christian, Christine |
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Kristen is first name, the Danish or Norwegian form of Christian.[1] It is borne as a male name in Scandinavia as it originally was. In English speaking countries however, Kristen is now usually a female name, used as an alternative spelling of Kristin, a Scandinavian form of Christine.[2]
[edit] Spelling variants
In Denmark, the name can also be spelt Christen. In Icelandic, the nominative spelling is Kristinn, and is sometimes mistaken as female by other Europeans.
[edit] Actors
- Kristen Bell - American actress
- Kristen Johnston - American actress
- Kristen Schaal - American actress
- Kristen Stewart - American actress
- Kristen White - American actress
- Kristen Wiig - American actress and comedian
[edit] Other
- Kristen Caverly - American swimmer
- Kristen Maloney - American gymnast
- Kristen McMenamy - Fashion model
- Kristen French (May 10, 1976 - April 19, 1992) - Canadian murder victim
- Kristen Nygaard (footballer) - Danish football (soccer) player
- Kristen Skjeldal - Norwegian Olympic champion in cross-country skiing
- Kristin Hersh - American Musician
[edit] Pseudonym
- "Kristen," professional name of Ashley Alexandra Dupré - American singer and sex worker
