CHRISTIE
Christie
Origin: The surname Christie is of medieval Scottish origin, derived from the personal name "Christie", which is a diminutive form of the name Christian. The name Christian was introduced to the British Isles by the Norman Conquerors after the invasion of 1066.
Meaning: The surname Christie signifies "follower of Christ" or "belonging to Christ", highlighting the religious connotations associated with the name.
Distribution: The surname Christie is prevalent in Scotland and other English-speaking countries, with a significant concentration in areas with historical ties to Scottish immigration, such as Canada, Australia, and the United States.
Notable People:
- Agatha Christie (1890-1976): Renowned English writer known for her detective novels, such as the famous Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple series.
- Tony Christie (b. 1943): English musician and singer, best known for his hits "Is This the Way to Amarillo" and "Avenues and Alleyways".
Variations: Variants of the surname Christie include Christy, Chrystie, and MacChristie.
Crest and Coat of Arms: The Christie family crest typically features symbols such as a shield with a lion rampant, denoting strength and bravery, as well as elements related to Christianity, such as crosses or biblical imagery.
Trivia: In addition to being a popular surname, "Christie" is also used as a given name, especially for girls, reflecting its enduring appeal and significance.
There are approximately 17,270 people named Christie in the UK. That makes it the 510th most common surname in Britain. Around 265 in a million people in Britain are named Christie.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- William
Female
- Alison
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Julie
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Christy
- Christopher
- Christ
- Christa
- Christain
- Caristi
- Chrystie
- Chrisite
- Christi
- Charest
- Charrest
- Chersett
- Chiristie
- Chresta
- Chrestie
- Christaki
- Christal
- Christan
- Christe
- Christean
- Christee
- Christel
- Christell
- Christen
- Christer
- Christery
- Christey
- Christfield
- Christiaan
- Christiaans
- Christiaens
- Christian
- Christiana
- Christiane
- Christiani
- Christiano
- Christians
- Christides
- Christidis
- Christidou
- Christien
- Christies
- Christieson
- Christil
- Christimas
- Christin
- Christina
- Christinas
- Christine
- Christini
- Christino
- Christion
- Christison
- Christley
- Christlieb
- Christlo
- Christman
- Christmas
- Christner
- Christo
- Christoe
- Christof
- Christofe
- Christofi
- Christol
- Christon
- Christophe
- Christor
- Christos
- Christou
- Christov
- Christow
- Christys
- Chritie
- Chroust
- Chrsitie
- Chrstie
- Chryst
- Chrystyn
- Crist
- Criste
- Cristea
- Cristey
- Cristi
- Cristia
- Cristian
- Cristie
- Cristin
- Cristina
- Cristini
- Cristino
- Cristoe
- Cristy
- Khristi
- Kristi
- Kristie
- Kristin
- Kristine
- Kristy
- Shahrzad
- Shirsat
- Shirzad
- Shirzadi
- Christias
- Cristica
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.