The baby name Chrisi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KREE-see (IPA: /ˈkriːsi/).
Chrisi is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Chrisi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KREE-see (IPA: /ˈkriːsi/).
Chrisi is Greek in Origin.
Chrisi is a diminutive used in English and German-speaking contexts, most often for Christina/Christine and sometimes for Christian/Christopher, all ultimately from Greek Christos "anointed." In Greece it can also reflect Chrysi/Chrissi (from chrysos "gold"), giving the alternative sense "golden." Pronunciation varies by language: English KRIS-ee; German/Swiss KREE-zee. As a standalone given name, it conveys a light, affectionate tone while retaining the venerable Christian root.
The form gained currency in the mid-20th century alongside nickname-style endings in -i/-y, riding the popularity of Christine/Christina in the 1960s–90s. Usage is chiefly feminine but may be unisex when short for Chris or Christian. Close variants include Chrissy, Chrissi, Crissy, Krissy, Christie, Christy, Kristi, and Chrysi/Chrissi in Greek. Formal counterparts are Christina, Christine, Christiana, Christiane, Christian, and Christopher. Meanings trace to either "anointed" or, in the Greek Chrysi line, "golden."
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CY | 0 | #60 | 1 | 1,632 | |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| Austria | 0 | #197 | 17 | 850 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #245 | 5 | 6,293 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #307 | 139 | 2,180 |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #344 | 77 | 1,885 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| Germany | 0 | #426 | 12 | 2,542 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #734 | 105 | 4,949 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #888 | 65 | 5,697 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,132 | 10 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
Chrisi is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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