Details for the forename Kirsten

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Kirsten (female)


Variants:	Christian (F) Christine (F) Kersteen (F) Kirsteen (F) Kirstine (F) Kirstyn (F)
Pet Name(s):	Chirsty (F) Kirstie (F) Kirsty (F)
Can be spelt:	Kirstin (F) Kirstyn (F)

Source(s):	The Oxford Names Companion, OUP "Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:	Norwegian and Danish form of Christina/Christine or Christian [q.v.], now widely used in English-speaking communities, especially in Scotland where the spelling Kirstin is often found.