Christie or Christy (with various alternative spellings) is a

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, used in English for females. The name Christie originated from Italy in 1222, and derives from the Greek names ''Christos'' (a reference to Christ, literally 'anointed one') and ''Christiana'' (meaning 'follower of Christ'). The name ''Christy'' appears in Ireland in 1345, and is a common masculine name there. When used as a personal name in English, it is usually a diminutive form of the personal names '' Christian'', '' Christopher'', etc. (masculine), or '' Christine'', '' Christina'', etc. (feminine). The name "Christie" has been assigned other connotations, such as 'angel', 'cute', 'graceful', 'beautiful', 'lovely', even 'princess'.

People with the given name ''Christy''

* Christy Brown (1932–1981), Irish writer and painter, author of ''

My Left Foot ''My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown'', also known simply as ''My Left Foot'', is a 1989 biographical comedy-drama film directed by Jim Sheridan adapted by Sheridan and Shane Connaughton from the 1954 memoir of the same name by Christy ...

'' * Christy Canyon (born 1966), American actress and radio personality * Christy Clark (born 1965), Canadian politician *

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(born 1970), Canadian-Chinese actress * Christy Goldsmith Romero, American lawyer, Special Inspector General of the Troubled Asset Relief Program * Christy Gibson, Dutch-Thai actress * Christy Hemme (born 1980), American actress, professional wrestling valet, singer, ring announcer, retired professional wrestler, TNA Knockout, and former WWE Diva * Christy Lemire (born 1972), American film critic * Christy Martin (footballer), a former Irish footballer * Christy Martin (boxer) (born 1968), American boxer *

Christy Mathewson Christopher Mathewson (August 12, 1880 – October 7, 1925), nicknamed "Big Six", "the Christian Gentleman", "Matty", and "the Gentleman's Hurler", was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher, who played 17 seasons with the New York Gia ...

(1880–1925), American baseball player *

Christy Mihos Christy Peter Mihos (June 13, 1949 – March 25, 2017) was an American politician and businessman from Massachusetts. He was an Independent candidate for governor of Massachusetts in 2006. He ran for the Republican nomination for governor in 2010, ...

former Independent candidate for the Massachusetts gubernatorial election 2006 * Christy Moore (born 1945), Irish folk singer-songwriter * Christy O'Connor Snr (1924–2016), Irish golfer *

Christy O'Connor Jnr Christy O'Connor Jnr (born Christopher O'Connor; 19 August 1948 – 6 January 2016) was an Irish professional golfer. He is best known for defeating American Fred Couples at the 1989 Ryder Cup, helping Europe secure the trophy. Early life O'Co ...

(born 1948), nephew of Christy Snr, Irish golfer * Christy Ren (born 1983), Hong Kong former short track speed skater Olympian *

Christy Ring Nicholas Christopher Michael Ring (30 October 1920 – 2 March 1979) was an Irish hurler whose league and championship career at senior level with the Cork county team spanned twenty-four years from 1939 to 1963. He established many champions ...

(1920–1979), Irish hurler *

Christy Carlson Romano Christy Carlson Romano (born March 20, 1984) is an American actress and singer. She is known for playing Ren Stevens on ''Even Stevens'' and voicing the titular character from '' Kim Possible'', both of which aired on the Disney Channel. Earl ...

(born 1984), American actress *

Christy Turlington Christy Nicole Turlington Burns (born January 2, 1969) is an American model and humanitarian. She represented Calvin Klein's Eternity campaign in 1989 and again in 2014, and also represents Maybelline. Turlington was named one of '' Glamour'' ...

(born 1969), American supermodel Christy Anning born in Australia

People with the given name ''Christie''

* Christie Allen (1954–2008), English musician * Christie Ambrosi (b. 1976), American baseball player * Christie Benet (1879–1951), American politician *

Christie Blatchford Christie Marie Blatchford (May 20, 1951 – February 12, 2020) was a Canadian newspaper columnist, journalist and broadcaster. She published four non-fiction books. Blatchford was Canada's first female sports columnist, reporting on sports betw ...

(1951–2020), Canadian news reporter *

Christie Brinkley Christie Lee Brinkley (née Hudson; born February 2, 1954) is an American model, actress, and entrepreneur. Brinkley gained worldwide fame with her appearances in ''Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues'', ultimately appearing on an unprecedented ...

(b. 1954), American model *

Christie Claridge Christie Ellen Claridge (born November 21, 1962, in Chatsworth, California) is an American model, actress, and beauty queen who was crowned Miss International 1982. Miss International Hailing from California and representing the Golden State, Cla ...

(fl. 1980s), American model * Christie Clark (b. 1973), American film actress * Christie Cole (fl. 1990-2000s), American model *

Christie Dawes Christie Dawes (née Skelton, born 3 May 1980) is an Australian Paralympic wheelchair racing athlete. She has won three medals in athletics at seven Paralympics from 1996 to 2021. Personal When she was young, Dawes was very interested in athle ...

(b. 1980), Australian paraplegic athlete * Christie Golden (b. 1963), American author * Christie Harris (1907–2002), Canadian author * Christie Hayes (b. 1986), Australian actress * Christie Hefner (b. 1952), American businesswoman * Christie Hennessy (1945–2007), Irish musician * Christie Jayaratnam Eliezer (1918–2001), Sri Lankan-born Australian academic * Christie Lee Woods (b. 1977), American model *Christie Pudlas (b. 1993), Canadian iconic beauty and nurse * Christie Macaluso (b. 1945), American Roman Catholic Prelate * Christie MacFadyen (fl. 1980-2000s), Canadian actress * Christie Mjolsness (fl. 1980-1990s), Canadian politician and athlete * Christie Morris (1882–1971), American cricketer * Christie Rampone (b. 1975), American soccer player and coach *

Christie Ricci Christie Ricci (born November 11, 1982) is the ring name of an American professional wrestler, also known as Glory. After being trained by Leilani Kai, Ricci made her debut in June 2002, and began competing on the independent circuit. She won bo ...

(b. 1982), American wrestler * Christie Ridgway (fl. 1990-2000s), American author * Christie D. Rowe (born 1978), American earthquake geologist * Christie Shaner (b. 1984), American soccer player *

Christie Welsh Christie Renee Welsh (born February 27, 1981) is an American former soccer player who played as a forward. She previously played for the New York Power of Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA) as well as the Los Angeles Sol, Saint Louis ...

(b. 1981), American soccer player * Christie Whitman (b. 1946), American politician *

Christie Van Hees Christie Van Hees (born July 5, 1977) is a Canadian retired racquetball player. Van Hees won two World Championships in women's singles and was the number one women's professional player at the end of the 2004-2005 season. Professional career ...

(b. 1977), Canadian racquetball player * Christie Wolf (b. 1966), American bodybuilder and model (Christine, also spelled "Christi")

People with the given name ''Christy''

People with the given name ''Christie''

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