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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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MereDintofPandiculation · 25/09/2024 11:55

46th most popular name in 1982
This is probably a US site though

Still 72nd in 1992. Dropped out of top 100 by 2002, which probably means it's due for a revival, When you're a pensioner, you'll have a very trendy nameGrin

Most popular baby names of 1982

See this year's top baby names .

https://www.babycenter.com/baby-names/most-popular/top-baby-names-1982

Toiletrollwaspreciousincovidtimes · 25/09/2024 11:55

Fils dsis was Christine but went by Tina. Only one I have ever known tbh.

lindsaybob · 25/09/2024 11:53

I’m the same age as you, OP, and I went to school with two Christines. I don’t think it’s an unusual name for people our age.

Katiesaidthat · 25/09/2024 11:53

InSearchOfMartin · 25/09/2024 11:44

I will be 42 in October

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You do have a point, the Christine´s I know are in their late 60s and 70s. But I wouldn´t do a double take if you introduced yourself as such! I prefer Tina to Chrissy.

toastofthetown · 25/09/2024 11:52

Christine did peak in England and Wales in the 40s/50s. I wouldn’t double take at a younger Christine though; I’m in my 30s and had a Christine in my class at school. People do make assumptions on names and always will do. I’d assume an Arlo was under 10, Muhammad is from a Muslim family and Christine is an older woman. If your name makes you really unhappy you can change it to something else, maybe your middle name if you want to avoid paperwork. Or Tina is there as another option.

Highhland · 25/09/2024 11:51

Christine at age 42 I wouldn't even bat an eyelid. I know about 4 Christine's that age in my area, at least.

Comedycook · 25/09/2024 11:50

I'm 42 as well. Yes I think it's quite unusual for someone of our age to be called Christine. It's a name I associate with older women. I love Chrissy though as a nickname.

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InSearchOfMartin · 25/09/2024 11:45

My ex husband was Chris to make things worse.

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InSearchOfMartin · 25/09/2024 11:44

SomewhereAround · 25/09/2024 11:44

How old are you, though?

I will be 42 in October

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SomewhereAround · 25/09/2024 11:44

How old are you, though?

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