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Being named Christine

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InSearchOfMartin · 25/09/2024 11:43

Do you think it is old fashioned? I don't know any others around my sort of age (other than Christine Lampard) and I (might be imagining it because I am sensitive) see people do a double take when I'm introduced. All the Christines I know in real life are minimum pension age at least.

I don't like Chris as it makes me feel like people think I'm a guy and I don't like Chrissy either as I feel silly.

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Choosenandenough · 25/09/2024 13:27

I love the name because it reminds me of the Stephen King novel/movie about the car! I loved that movie when I was young. Now I know that might not be an amazing or helpful answer but I genuinely just love the name! It also gives me California 70’s vibes which I also love! I guess it’s what you associate names with but it’s a thumbs up from me!

Freshflower · 25/09/2024 13:25

I knew a few Christine's growing up , they will be about 40 now. Or older ladies were normally called Christine. What about Crystal , or Kirsten or kirstine sounds nice?

goodluckbinbin · 25/09/2024 13:25

It’s just not trendy right now! It’ll come back… if you’d have told me I’d have young children in schools with classmates names Wilfie, Ivy, Violet, Stan, Frank , Agnes, etc I would have laughed! my friends 8 year old is in a footie team with 3 Wilfred’s!

harrumphh · 25/09/2024 13:24

Find it bizarre anyone would do a double take over the name Christine.

Maybe if you're 20 or younger people find it weird your name isn't Ella or Evie.

VisitationRights · 25/09/2024 13:23

All the Christine/Christina I know are about 45-55 years old so not that far off your age. Your name is of its time.

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 25/09/2024 13:20

I am 38 and knew two Christines in my school year (and also several Christinas).

Singinghollybob · 25/09/2024 13:19

I know 2 Christine's- one 40 and the other 44 and I've never thought it was odd.

mikado1 · 25/09/2024 13:17

I think Chrissie is dreadful and so is Tina. Christine or Christie/Chris much nicer.

I very much doubt people are raising eyebrows OP, so I think it's all about your perception of your name and hopefully the reassurance here has helped.

I only knew one growing up (Ireland) and she's one of 3 I know now that are all in the same community now as adults. All in early/mid 40s. I know one 12yo Christine, which I did think was an unusual pick at the time.

I definitely wouldn't see it as an equivalent of Maureen, I don't know any Maureen under 70. I think that would be much more unusual/ageing.

WinterFollies · 25/09/2024 13:05

I love love love the name Chrissie!

TattyAna · 25/09/2024 13:05

I've rarely known women younger than me called Christine (I'm 62) - I blame it all on Christine Keeler
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/dec/05/christine-keeler-obituary

I am the youngest of the 4 Christines who sing in our community choir (mainly over 70s):

I have never been called Chris and gave very short shrift to the one person who decided to trying calling me "Chrissie".

I have nothing against the name, and wouldn't choose to change it : at school there were 6 Catherines in my year group .......

Christine Keeler obituary: the woman at the heart of the Profumo affair

Model and showgirl at the heart of the Profumo scandal that rocked 1960s Britain

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/dec/05/christine-keeler-obituary

MasterBeth · 25/09/2024 13:04

Norahh · 25/09/2024 13:00

What about

Christa

Chrystal

Christobelle

These are, respectively, 5%, 35% and 500% worse names than Christine.

Christine is a little bit of an older name than I'd expect for a 42 year old, but it's not miles away.

notacooldad · 25/09/2024 13:03

Christine is quite a common name for people between ages of 35 and 70 in my area! It's not an unusual name for a 40 year old at all!

DilemmaDelilah · 25/09/2024 13:03

I know several Christies, if that helps?

Catandsquirrel · 25/09/2024 13:02

I know one Christine in her late 30s, one late 40s or thereabouts, a good number of Kristinas of varying ages and backgrounds and then several Christines born mid century. It's a nice name, I certainly wouldn't do a double take although there aren't many under 40s.

I think mid century names are very cool and will be back with a vengeance soon, in fact already are (Victoria and David Coren Mitchell). I predict nurseries full of little Lindas, Barbaras, Brendas, Christines, Paulines, Deborahs, Pamelas and Susans. I'm totally here for it!

cheeeesey · 25/09/2024 13:01

"Christobelle"

Really?

MumonabikeE5 · 25/09/2024 13:01

Christie? That’s what my Christine friend (your age) is called

Norahh · 25/09/2024 13:00

What about

Christa

Chrystal

Christobelle

ThomasPatrickKeatingsDegas · 25/09/2024 12:56

I know two Christine’s, both very beautiful, elegant and chic. One in her early thirties and one in her early 50’s. I associate the name with elegant women. I think it’s a timeless pretty name.

UrsulaBelle · 25/09/2024 12:56

I had an auntie Christine who was a true baby boomer born in 1946. I also knew quite a few Christines or Christinas from school, I'm 60. It's a little bit dated for a 40 yo but still a nice name at least.

NotMeNoNo · 25/09/2024 12:53

We have a young Christine in the family named after my mum. She wears it really well, doesn't shorten it and I think it suits her fine. (She's never complained, I hope she's not the OP Grin!)

MotherJessAndKittens · 25/09/2024 12:50

How about Christie? Might be difficult for others to remember if you change your name though.

FeedingThem · 25/09/2024 12:48

I'm same age and known a Christina , that's it, but I wouldn't be shocked by it

Stresshead84x · 25/09/2024 12:45

My daughters middle name is Christina and she prefers it to her own name. I think Christina was a bit more common than Christine when you were born but I don't think it's an unusual name, it's nice and classic, sounds like you were named after a family member.

Neighbours87 · 25/09/2024 12:41

I know a 41 year old Christine. I’m 36 and in my class at school there was 1 Christine and 2 Christinas.

Afterrain · 25/09/2024 12:40

I know several people named Christine or Christina or Tina of various ages.

It was fairly popular in the late 60s along with Carole and Debbie.

Most of the younger ones are from Denmark or other parts of Scandinavia.

I have a fairly old name as it is a family name. At least 4 generations of first born girls. It is a common name my maternal and paternal line.

Although, I like my name, I don't like any shortened forms of it.

Do you have a middle name you prefer?

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