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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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RanchRat · 25/09/2024 12:39

Christina is much nicer.

Littlegirll · 25/09/2024 12:38

I think Christine/Christina was a popular name in the 70s (my parents were born then). You were born in the early 80s so I bet it was still fairly popular then. Haven't met a Christina/Christine under 40.

Pibrea · 25/09/2024 12:37

Christine from Selling Sunset is another younger Christine! I think it’s a lovely name.

Treelichen · 25/09/2024 12:36

It's really popular in my friendship group as is Chris for some of the men so we have 9! A bit confusing when we are all together😂

redtrain123 · 25/09/2024 12:31

Wouldn’t bat an eyelid if I met a Christine in their forties. More unusual in the four year olds though.

Swissvisa · 25/09/2024 12:31

I’m 35 and had a Christina and a Christie in my year group. I know a 48 year old Christine from a hobby I do. I would say the name fits the age.

Lyra87 · 25/09/2024 12:31

I'm late 30s and called Christine. I was one of 2 in my year in primary school with the name, in secondary was the only one (but there was a Christina in the year below). Honestly love my name, never had any issues with it and think it's a lovely name

Trinity65 · 25/09/2024 12:31

I like the name Christine
The only one I know though is in her 60s now

Not to say its not a name that should be used anymore as I considered it with my last pregnancy (2004) but he was a boy and I don't like Christopher so much.

SJM1988 · 25/09/2024 12:30

I love it. Its my daughter and niece have Christine as middle names.
Edit to add they are young - youngest is 2.5 years

cheeeesey · 25/09/2024 12:30

"I've never thought about it but Chrissie Hynde is very cool."

She's not Christine though and she's 73 🤣

Yes it's an older name, but it's nice. I have a friend in her 40s named Christine

AgileGreenSeal · 25/09/2024 12:29

I think it’s a lovely name.

OutVileJelly1 · 25/09/2024 12:29

I was born in 70s. I know three Christines around my age or younger

Fernhurst · 25/09/2024 12:28

Fernhurst · 25/09/2024 12:25

I think it's a nice, classic name. Christine Bleakley is another famous one. It's not a name that was trendy but now old hat like Barry. It's a saints name that has stood the test of time.

Edited

Oops, didn't realise christine bleakly is christine lampard

therainrainedon · 25/09/2024 12:26

I'm in my 30s and I've always thought Christine was a beautiful name 🙂

Fernhurst · 25/09/2024 12:26

Christine McGuiness is another younger one

zeibesaffron · 25/09/2024 12:26

My Mums name - I love it 😀

Fernhurst · 25/09/2024 12:25

I think it's a nice, classic name. Christine Bleakley is another famous one. It's not a name that was trendy but now old hat like Barry. It's a saints name that has stood the test of time.

CavalierApproach · 25/09/2024 12:25

Never thought about it but no, I don’t know many young Christines.

However, I also definitely don’t have the question of ‘name vs. age, do they match?’ in the forefront of my mind when I meet someone. Are many people really registering that given the million other thoughts in most of our heads during interactions with others?

on that basis I reckon it is unlikely people are regularly doing double-takes at you on hearing such a familiar-sounding name, just on the basis of it being attached to a woman who is slightly younger than the average Christine. I would guess it’s your confirmation bias making you sort of look for it.

ItalianChineseIndianMexican · 25/09/2024 12:24

I know of 2 Christine's - one in her 70s who goes by Chris, and one in her 40s who we call Chrissy. I do remember being at primary school with a girl known as Christie - not sure if that was short for Christine.

Anicecumberlandsausage · 25/09/2024 12:24

My aunt is a Christine and is in her early 60s.

caramac04 · 25/09/2024 12:23

I like the name but tend to view it as an older person’s name. I like Chrissy but Christie is another alternative

Summertimer · 25/09/2024 12:22

ginasevern · 25/09/2024 12:19

I work with a Christine your age. I've never given the name much thought and certainly not age related. It's not like you're called Galdys or Beryl.

Agreed, some of those names that make me think of older characters on soaps can seem a bit jarring. I know an Alma and 2 Alberts

TuVuoiFaLamericano · 25/09/2024 12:21

Only Christine I know is 50. Far from pensioner age

Twoshoesnewshoes · 25/09/2024 12:20

Christie is a bit more ageless I think

Skybluepinky · 25/09/2024 12:20

It was very common 42 years ago all I know like to be called Chris or Chrissy due to Christine being an old lady name (according to them).

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