Meaning and history
Chrissie is an English feminine diminutive of Christine or Christina. These names derive from Latin Christiana or Christianus, ultimately from Greek Christianos, meaning “a Christian” or “follower of Christ.” The name family therefore has an explicitly Christian origin. Chrissie is often used independently as an informal name. Notable bearers include American-British musician Chrissie Hynde, lead singer of the Pretenders, and British tennis player Chrissie Gubbins.
In 2018, 5 babies were recorded with the name Chrissie, ranking #15,682 among girls.