Krystle as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Krystle

What is the meaning of the name Krystle ?

The baby name Krystle is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkrɪsəl/ (KRIS-təl).

Krystle is English in Origin.

Krystle is a modern English variant of Crystal, ultimately from Greek krystallos meaning ice or rock crystal - the root that also yields crystal and crystalline. The name suggests clarity, purity, and brightness, mirroring the gemstone’s sheen. Crystal entered Anglophone given-name use in the late 19th century alongside other nature and jewel names; the Krystle spelling adds a stylized, contemporary feel with its y.

Use of Krystle surged in the United States during the 1980s, boosted by the TV series Dynasty and its heroine Krystle Carrington (played by Linda Evans), then waned but remains familiar. Close variants include Crystal, Krystal, Chrystal, and Cristal (more common in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking contexts). Nicknames such as Krys or Kris appear. By meaning, it relates to Jewel and Gemma; visually, its Krys- opening recalls Slavic-influenced spellings seen in names like Krystyna.