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Christina? Yay or nay?

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Giraffeandtiger · 21/04/2023 20:38

Would you like Christina for a baby girl?

Any associations?

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Justaflippertyjibbet · 22/04/2023 00:49

Love it. You could mix it up a bit and use a K, Kristina.

NeonMist · 22/04/2023 00:45

It's a Classic name, but I prefer the spelling Kristina

YourWinter · 22/04/2023 00:39

Wonderful name!

DramaAlpaca · 22/04/2023 00:37

I love it, but unfortunately don't like any of the diminutives.

thebaneofmylifeisacat · 22/04/2023 00:34

Love it.

MaryDoll84 · 21/04/2023 22:56

I really like it. It's uncommon without being weird and I think it suits both a child and a woman which is obviously something to take into consideration. Don't think it's dated at all

dozydoo · 21/04/2023 22:17

Lovely name and I think Tina is a good nickname, very underrated and due a comeback.

17caterpillars1mouse · 21/04/2023 22:15

Yay

Beautiful, understated name

SargentSagittarius · 21/04/2023 22:04

It’s a delightful change from the ubiquitous Islas, Evies, Avas, Olivias, Ellies, Lilys, etc., to be honest!

I reckon you’d be ahead of the curve going with a name like this.

All of the above names are starting to sound pretty tired now, and I think people are looking for something different sounding.

I like Christy/Christie as a nickname.

derekthe1adyhamster · 21/04/2023 22:04

I've known many teen Christina's over the last 10 years in my job. Loads of great nick names
Tina
Tine (pronounced teeeen)
Christy
Kristie
Chris

It's very common in Scandinavia as well as in eastern European and Asia. I think I only knew 1 who was UK born though

KirstenBlest · 21/04/2023 22:00

@Giraffeandtiger , not particularly dated but doesn't fit in with all the vowelly names mostly with L or V as the main consonants (Isla, Evie, Ava, Olivia, Ellie, Lily etc) that are around now. I think Cristina was very popular for a time in Italy, so might be a bit middle-aged there.
I only know about 4 Christinas, and they're of different ages.

RuthW · 21/04/2023 22:00

Yes

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Giraffeandtiger · 21/04/2023 21:48

Thanks all, very useful opinions!

So, do you think that Christina is "dated" or "classic" ?

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KatWeasel · 21/04/2023 21:38

DH wanted to call our DC Christina

I didn't! I think it's dated and I don't like the things it gets shorted to - Chris, Chrissie, Tina, Tine etc.

tealandteal · 21/04/2023 21:36

Cristina Yang! But maybe in 10 years no one will watch Greys Anatomy

DustyLee123 · 21/04/2023 21:36

I think it’s lovely.

Nalupa · 21/04/2023 21:35

Aguilera

Nalupa · 21/04/2023 21:35

I think of Christina Aguila, Christina the capoeira fighter from the Tekken games, and the Christina genital piercing. The last one isn't a good association to have so it's a bit ruined for me. It's a lovely name though, but feels a little dated to me. Christie is a middle name of a friend and I prefer that actually.

PickledScrump · 21/04/2023 21:34

It’s very dated, no nice nicknames either.

BingoLingFucker · 21/04/2023 21:31

I like it. If anyone associates it with Cristina Yang, all the better!

ComeTheFuckOnBridgett · 21/04/2023 21:30

Its very old ladyish. Also hate Chris/Chrissy/any other shortened versions it will be cut down too (unless you were gonna push with Tina but even that's not great). Sorry.

Bunnywabbity · 21/04/2023 21:29

Like it. Also Christy.

JussathoB · 21/04/2023 21:27

Giraffeandtiger · 21/04/2023 20:38

Would you like Christina for a baby girl?

Any associations?

I love Christina as a girl’s name. It’s pretty, classic and versatile. Sounds nice, and various nicknames are great -Chris, Chrissie, Christy, Tina.

JustMaggie · 21/04/2023 21:25

Lovely name!

toastofthetown · 21/04/2023 21:15

It’s a bit dated and I don’t like Chris or Tina as nicknames.

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