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Kristina, Christina or Cristina

59 replies

MaidofLemonade · 14/03/2019 09:06

Which spelling? And so you think it is dated?
Middle names will be Mary Kim. And do you think I should avoid Mary because of the Christ and Mary link?
Nickname will most likely be used and will be Krissy/Chrissy etc

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Normandy144 · 15/03/2019 17:09

It's a classic name and pretty. I would use Christina assuming that you are of UK origin? Cristina is Spanish or Portuguese and Kristina is German /Scandinavian. Although that list is not exhaustive as most countries have their own variant spelling of the name, a quick Google will give you a full list. If you have heritage from elsewhere then i think it would be lovely to honour that in the spelling, but otherwise stick to Christina.

Babykoala1 · 15/03/2019 17:06

Neithina

UserAlice · 15/03/2019 16:54

IMO Kristina / Cristina are the nicer variations but your DD will have a lifetime of having to say “Kristina with a K” or “Cristina with no H” which is a right pain speaking as a Kristina

EntirelyAnonymised · 15/03/2019 16:13

They aren’t ‘misspellings’. They are legitimate spellings from other cultures.

Petalflowers · 15/03/2019 16:12

Christina is the classic spelling, or Kristina if you have European links. Not Cristina.

ColeHawlins · 15/03/2019 16:07

Am I the only person who feels a shudder when people want to mess with the spellings of beautiful, classic names? What a legacy to visit upon a baby...

The K spelling is German /Scandi rather than made up, but yes, a bit odd unless you have a family connection.

NottonightJosepheen · 15/03/2019 16:02

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ColeHawlins · 15/03/2019 15:54

Christina. Or Christa.

burritofan · 15/03/2019 15:54

I like the Scandi vibe of Kristina!

scandilover · 15/03/2019 15:50

Only Christina

Sicario · 15/03/2019 15:40

Am I the only person who feels a shudder when people want to mess with the spellings of beautiful, classic names? What a legacy to visit upon a baby...

daisypond · 15/03/2019 15:37

Christina is very nice. Kristina or Cristina are fine if you've got roots to countries that would spell it those ways. I don't think it's dated. Christine is dated a little, but not Christina, which I'm not convinced has ever been popular enough to date.

Pieceofpurplesky · 15/03/2019 15:33

How about Kristiana or Kristie. Kristina (Christina) is dated

shaggedthruahedgebackwards · 15/03/2019 15:32

Kristina is my preference, especially with your chosen middle names

Cristina without the H looks odd to me

It is a bit dated IMO but it's a classic and I like the shortenings (Kris or Krissie)

Antonin · 15/03/2019 15:27

If you professs to be aChristian then Christina, otherwise Cristina. Christina is the feminine of Christopher, Christ bearer. Cristina is thee non religious version.

NannyR · 14/03/2019 23:08

I would go for Christina, unless you are using Kristina or Cristina for cultural reasons/links to another country. I really like the name, Chrissy or Christy are nice nicknames too.

JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 14/03/2019 23:05

I don't think Cristina unless you are a Spanish speaker. Kristina is harsh to me and actually really liķe Christina.

Fifthtimelucky · 14/03/2019 23:03

Ch version for me too.

bridgetreilly · 14/03/2019 21:49

I think I like Cristina best, and Kristina better than Christina. I think it's totally fine with the middle names you've chosen.

Linguaphile · 14/03/2019 21:25

Christina. Classic. The others seem like trendy spellings.

SwedishEdith · 14/03/2019 10:57

Love it. Chrissie or Tina are great nicknames. But great as a full name as well. I like the K spelling but life might be easier with Ch.

pepperpot99 · 14/03/2019 10:55

Love it, any version is nice.

BlueMerchant · 14/03/2019 10:54

Dated. I don't like it but not sure if it's the name itself or a horrible Christina I went to school with. It is definitely dated though and there are so many nice names to choose from.

MumUnderTheMoon · 14/03/2019 10:51

Kristina nn Kitt

Bumblebeesmum · 14/03/2019 10:37

Sounds like a 40-50 year old.