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The baby name Kirsty is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɜːrsti/ (KER-stee) — US: /ˈkɝsti/.

Kirsty is Scottish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Scottish
Pronunciation: /ˈkɜːrsti/ (KER-stee) — US: /ˈkɝsti/

What is the meaning of the name Kirsty ?

The baby name Kirsty is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɜːrsti/ (KER-stee) — US: /ˈkɝsti/.

Kirsty is Scottish in Origin.

An affectionate Scots diminutive of Kirstin/Kirsten - regional forms of Christina/Christine - Kirsty derives ultimately from Latin Christianus, "a Christian, follower of Christ," itself from Greek Christos, "anointed." The name emerged in Scots and Scottish English, with roots in Norse-tinged northern dialects where Kristin/Kirstin circulated, before becoming a standalone given name.

Use blossomed across Scotland in the later 20th century, especially in the Highlands, Islands, and urban centers, and it remains strongly associated with Scottish identity. Well-known bearers include singer-songwriter Kirsty MacColl, broadcaster Kirsty Wark, and presenter Kirsty Gallacher. Common variants and cognates are Kirstie, Kirsti, Kirstin, Kirsten, Kerstin, Kirstine, Kristen, Kristin, and Christine/Christina; related short forms include Kristy and Christie. Scottish Gaelic equivalents are Ciorstaidh and Ciorstag. The name's enduring appeal blends approachable warmth with a clear Christian-era heritage.

Kirsty has the following similar or variant Names

Kirsty – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2013 #1 969
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
MT 0 #42 2 1,767
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
MT Girls 0 #116 36 3,773
CY Girls 0 #119 7 3,755
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
BW Girls 0 #149 3 4,216
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
AE 0 #166 12 10,220
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
Canada Girls 2019 #295 6 2,976
QA Girls 0 #303 14 15,378
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
GH Girls 0 #334 4 6,973
HK 0 #337 12 8,483
ZA 0 #343 105 14,421
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
CN Girls 0 #352 8 8,829
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
MU Girls 0 #358 5 8,539
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
NL 0 #376 16 2,481
France Girls 2000 #389 3 2,593
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
OM Girls 0 #419 6 15,987
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
Spain 0 #441 12 2,326
PT Girls 0 #468 4 7,952
AE Girls 0 #513 41 20,968
PA Girls 0 #514 5 9,861
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
KW Girls 0 #558 4 19,177
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
HK Girls 0 #570 46 16,104
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
SG Girls 0 #571 16 18,916
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #582 6 17,937
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
ZA Girls 0 #713 490 25,928
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
NG Girls 0 #821 6 15,093
Germany Girls 0 #822 17 4,949
NL Girls 0 #845 111 5,933
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
United States Girls 2013 #916 5 9,616
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
Spain Girls 0 #938 46 5,561
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,006 5 14,861
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,008 7 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,065 8 24,821
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,416 31 9,415

Kirsty is popular in 47 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
Canada
United States
England & Wales, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Kirsty

Kirsty is predominantly a girl's name.
Kirsty is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈkɜːrsti/ (KER-stee) — US: /ˈkɝsti/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Kirstie, Kirsti, Kirstin, Kirsten, Kirsteen and Kirstyn.
Yes, very popular — Kirsty ranked #1 in Ireland in 2013, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Kirsty ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2013).
Kirsty's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2003 to #1 in 2013 in Ireland.