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Christina

Girl name · 2,334 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Christina: 2,334 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 131 births in 1992.

Christina is the feminine form of Christian, rooted in the Latin *Christianus*, meaning “follower of Christ.” It has royal and artistic pedigree: Queen Christina of Sweden abdicated her throne in 1654 and later converted to Catholicism, while the poet Christina Rossetti crafted some of the Victorian era’s most enduring verses, such as *Goblin Market*. More recently, pop star Christina Aguilera brought the name a modern, powerhouse energy. A well-known cultural touchstone is Andrew Wyeth’s haunting 1948 painting *Christina’s World*, which takes its title from a neighbour of the artist. While the name shares roots with many places called Christian or Saint Christina—like the Italian town of Santa Cristina—Christina itself remains a classic, elegant