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Name Origin

Christine is a feminine given name, primarily of Greek origin. It is derived from the name 'Christianos,' meaning 'follower of Christ.'

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Famous People

Christine Lagarde (1956-)

Economist, Lawyer, Politician

  • Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
  • First woman to hold the position
  • Minister of Economy, Finance and Industry of France

Christine Sinclair (1983-)

Soccer Player

  • Captain of the Canada women's national soccer team
  • All-time leading goal scorer in international soccer history (men and women)
  • Olympic bronze medalist (2012, 2016)

Christine Baranski (1952-)

Actress

  • Tony Award winner for her performances on Broadway
  • Emmy Award nominee for roles in television series like 'Cybill' and 'The Good Wife'

Christine Amanpour (1958-)

Journalist, Television host

  • Chief International Anchor for CNN
  • Host of Amanpour on PBS
  • Award-winning journalist known for reporting from conflict zones