Christine

Origin

From French Christine, a cognate of English Christina.

Full definition of Christine

Proper noun

1. .
• 1913 Ethel May Dell: The Rocks of Valpré. BiblioBazaar, LLC 2007. ISBN 1426470819 page 36:"Chris?" he repeated after her very softly, his eyes upon her, tenderly indulgent. "Ah! let it be Christine. I may call you that?""My actual name is Christina, but that's a detail. You can call me Christine if you like it best."

Usage notes

Popular in the 20th century in the Anglo-Saxon world.