Being named Christine

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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.

How old are you, though?

I will be 42 in October

My ex husband was Chris to make things worse.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

I know four Christines.

One is 4 years old.
One is 38 years old.
One is 63 years old.
And one is 96 years old.

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 name

I suppose you could call yourself Christina if it really bothers you....that has a much younger vibe

I know one late 40s who goes by Chrissie and I'm not sure would answer to Christine! It definitely feels old-fashioned and unusual even for that age.

I have a friend in early 40s named same.

I work with 43 year old Christine.

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

I'm mid thirties and have a friend called Christine my age. I think it's a nice, traditional, if a little unusual name. It's certainly not one that seems to raise any outward surprise. She's usually Chrissie as a nickname, not sure if that makes it sound younger or not?

Threads like these are fairly common on MN though, and they always make me think of the baby name threads, where groups of posters insist that any name inside the top 100 is no good for their little one and "far too common", "there will probably be another one in your child's class named the same".

Chrissie Rucker owns The White Company. Doesn’t seem to bother her. I know she’s 13 years older but it’s a younger take on the name.

It looks like you were named right at the end of its popularity streak.

The name has inspired some excellent songs, including....

Christine, (the strawberry girl, Christine, banana split lady...)
Siouxse and the Banshees

and

Christine - (You're in deep, pristine - With a god-like glow Christine - Christine - Heart and the glory and me)
House of Love

So I say it is a v cool name!

What would you like to be called? Simply change your name, by deed poll if you want to be official, or choose a nickname and let friends and family use this.

I know one Christine who is about 40. She likes being called both Christine and Chris. I've also known a couple of child Christines who must now be in their late 20s (I've lost touch with both because of a house move). Although it's a bit unusual for that age group, it's a traditional and attractive enough name that it doesn't seem absurd. I'd say using the long form Christine might sound a bit younger, since the older ones are very often known as Chris.

I know a mid 2o's Christina and a Chrissie in her 40's. They both like their names.

In a country where people are naming their babies Ethel, Mabel and Arthur, I can’t imagine anyone being sensitive about being a Christine.

I know one - about 70.