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Name Origin

Christen is a Scandinavian given name, traditionally a masculine name meaning 'follower of Christ'. It is derived from the Greek word 'Christos', meaning 'anointed one'.

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Famous People

Christen Press (1988-)

Soccer player

  • Two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion
  • Olympic gold medalist