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Kirsty or Kirsten

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Patlovesroses · 19/08/2023 09:40

Hello, so I can’t decide between these two names. Do you like them or dislike them? What are your general impressions of them? I find them to be quite similar to Kristy and Kristen but slightly prefer Kirsty/Kirsten because names beginning with Chris are extremely common in my experience.

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Lou670 · 19/08/2023 09:56

I prefer Kirsten and kirsty spelt Kirstie.

Susannainblue · 19/08/2023 09:53

I prefer Kristen, instead of Kirsten or Kirstine is nice too. Not a fan of Kirsty as it makes me think of kiesty, which where I'm from is local dialect for a fussy person.

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Patlovesroses · 19/08/2023 09:52

No worries I appreciate all honest feedback. ❤️

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Aquamarine1029 · 19/08/2023 09:49

Sorry, to be the negative one, but I have always very, very much disliked Kirsty/Kirsten. I think they sound whingy, harsh and clangy. There are so many beautiful girl's names, and these just don't even come close.

flutterbean · 19/08/2023 09:49

I'm a Kirsten but regularly get called Kirsty as well.

I do find those unfamiliar with the name call my Kristy a lot or Kristen but it's quite easy to correct them.

I never got called any nicknames like thirsty or crusty or anything else when i was younger. I wouldn't have thought youngsters today would do this either.

CherryCokeFanatic · 19/08/2023 09:47

Very 90s. Loved Kirsten on the cbbc

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Patlovesroses · 19/08/2023 09:46

I also seen someone mention that Kirsty sounds a lot like ‘thirsty’ or ‘crusty’. I know it’s silly but do you think this is a deal breaker?

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daisypond · 19/08/2023 09:46

I like both. I’d probably go for Kirsten.

rjp3141 · 19/08/2023 09:45

Love kirsten (I have one so biased), you don't hear of many but easy to spell, hth

Ryanstartedthefire2 · 19/08/2023 09:44

I really like Kirsty. Surprised it isn't more popular. I like Kirsten too. You could use Kirsten and Kirsty for short if you couldn't decide.

Plump82 · 19/08/2023 09:43

I love Kirsty. I'm Scottish and it's a name I reckon should be used more. I have a lovely friend called Kirsty. Kirsten is ok. Not my favourite.

atthebottomofthehill · 19/08/2023 09:41

They feel quite 80s to me but I suppose that's coming back isn't it. I don't really like either and agree Kristy is quite American... but you choose what you like, that's al that matters really.

Tiqtaq · 19/08/2023 09:41

To me Kirsty sounds Scottish and Kirsten sounds German if that helps at all