Crissi

Meaning of Crissi

Crissi dances onto the scene with the effervescence of a confetti cannon at a barrio fiesta; this lively diminutive of Christina stems from the Latin Christianus (and Greek khristianos), meaning “follower of Christ,” weaving heritage and devotion into every syllable. Though it fluttered like a bright mariposa across American birth records—peaking in the late ’70s and early ’80s with a handful of Crissis sprinkling playgrounds (with just enough sparkle to outshine a disco ball at abuela’s birthday party)—its charm remains timeless, as adaptable as salsa steps under a warm breeze. When parents whisper KRIH-see, they’re conjuring a name that feels as fresh as mojito lime and as sturdy as adobe walls, promising a lively soul with roots reaching back to ancient Latin and forward to modern dreams. Whether announced with mariachi trumpets or sung around the dinner table, Crissi carries a story of lighthearted grace, merging faith, familia, and fiesta in one unforgettable package.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as KRIH-see (/ˈkrɪsi/)

• Chrissy
• Krisi
• Krissi
• Chrisy
• Chrissie