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Meaning and origin
Kirstin is a Scottish girl name. The meaning of the name is `Follower of Christ`.


Where is it used?
The name Kirstin is mainly used in Scottish.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Kirsten (In Scandinavian)
Christian (In English and in French)
Christina (In English)


If it's too long people might use
In English: Tina


See also
In Swedish, Czech, Russian and in German: Kristina
In Swedish: Kjerstin
In Scottish: Kirsty (F)
In Scottish: Kirstie (F)
In Scandinavian and in German: Kristin
In Scandinavian: Stina
In Polish: Krystyna
In Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and in Romanian: Cristina
In Italian: Cristiana
In Hungarian: Krisztina
In German, Scandinavian and in English: Christa
In German: Kristen
In German: Kerstin
In French and in English: Christine
In Finnish: Kristiina
In Finnish: Kirsi
In English (Modern): Krystina
In English: Kristy
In English: Kristia
In Bulgarian: Hristina


What Kirstin`s say about their name

1. The best thing about the name Kirstin:
   It is unusual
   The worst thing about the name:
   No one can spell it, always Kirsten or Kirsty!!
   If my name wasn`t Kirstin....:
   I wouldnt be happy because it is different
   Extra information:
   Not sure of the origins of my name, presumably scottish as thats where my family come from.
2. The best thing about the name Kirstin:
   I have only talked to one other Kirstin and her name was spelt differnt ! Never meet anyone with the same name!!
   The worst thing about the name:
   Well as most people say they can't spell it right, and If you introduce yourself and you say your name too quiet the name changes, like one time they called me Kristian. I thought that was a boy name?
   If my name wasn`t Kirstin....:
   My Mom planned me and picked out the name in the forst month, ain't no way I wouldn't have been a Kirstin !
   Extra information:
   My mom always said that kirstin, and kirsties have really pretty eyes ! And always sweet unlike those kRistens out there ;) thanks !!
3. The best thing about the name Kirstin:
   it is not a common name
   The worst thing about the name:
   it is never spelt or pronounced correctly
   If my name wasn`t Kirstin....:
   ?
   Extra information:
   prefer to be called Kirsty
4. The best thing about the name Kirstin:
   Unique
   The worst thing about the name:
   No-one ever pronounces or spells it correctly
   If my name wasn`t Kirstin....:
   I'd be an Emma
   Extra information:
   I get Kirst.. really no other way to shorten it without deviating greatly.. I was born in 1971 as well.. So one of the first :-)
5. The best thing about the name Kirstin:
   Unique
   The worst thing about the name:
   No-one ever pronounces or spells it correctly
   If my name wasn`t Kirstin....:
   I'd be an Emma
   Extra information:
   I get Kirst.. really no other way to shorten it without deviating greatly.. I was born in 1971 as well.. So one of the first :-)
6. The best thing about the name Kirstin:
   I like being Kirstin because it is unique but beautiful.
   The worst thing about the name:
   Nobody can sayme name or spell it. I am always Kristin, Kerstin..It's Ka-ear-sten
   If my name wasn`t Kirstin....:
   I was going to be Cameron if I was a boy. Or Anastasia (My mom vetoed that because thats Cinderella's evil step sister)Elizabeth I wouldn't want to change my name but I'm looking for an easier nick name.
   Extra information:
   Nickanes I have seen: People call me Kirst. Theres: Kirstie/Kirsty, Kay, Kaya, Kira, Kiki,...I wish I could find one I like. Kirst is my favorite but Kira is pretty cool.
7. The best thing about the name Kirstin:
   That it is unique and honors my Norwegian heritage
   The worst thing about the name:
   Mispronunciations and people who say whatever when you try to correct them.....at places that call out your name, I use Kay
   If my name wasn`t Kirstin....:
   I've never asked but I wouldn't change it..EVER
   Extra information:
   I was born in 1971, so I'm a pretty old Kirstin
8. The best thing about the name Kirstin:
   I have only met three other Kirstins, but it is facinating that we have similar personalities.
   The worst thing about the name:
   People who insist that I say my name incorrectly. (I say Kier, rhymes with beer.)
   If my name wasn`t Kirstin....:
   I use Rebecca when I don't want to use my real name.
   Extra information:
   My Mom and Dad call me Kirsi; my husband calls my Kiki. My kids call me mom.
9. The best thing about the name Kirstin:
   Its so uncommon and no one seems to have that name
   The worst thing about the name:
   Spelling errors and pronunciation, no one can say it right nor spell it right!! Its not that hard!!
   If my name wasn`t Kirstin....:
   I've always wanted to be called Kiara...so...
   Extra information:
   I like my name though! Feels good to be different
10. The best thing about the name Kirstin:
    It can have tonnes of fun nicknames and shortforms.
    The worst thing about the name:
    Missplellings and pronunciation
    If my name wasn`t Kirstin....:
    I think it might have been Miranda.
    Extra information:
    It has a cool Hungarian spelling.

More `Kirstin` links
Kirstin as abbreviation
Actors named Kirstin
Kirstin in the encyclopedia