Kristin

Alternative forms

• Kristen
• rare: Kristan, Kristyn, Krysten, Krystin

Origin

Borrowed in the 20th century from Norwegian Kristin, a variant of Christina.

Full definition of Kristin

Proper noun

1. of mostly American use.
• 1990, Ed McBain, Vespers, Mandarin (1991), ISBN 0749305967, page 35:Kristin Lund looked exactly like her name. Blonde hair and blue eyes, a full tempestuous mouth, and a figure that reminded Hawes of the gently sloping hills of Sweden, where he'd never been. ----