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Name Origin

Kirsty is a Scottish feminine given name, a variant spelling of the name 'Kirsten'. Kirsten itself originates from the Greek name 'Christiana', meaning 'follower of Christ'.

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Famous People

Kirsty Wark (1955-)

Journalist and Presenter

  • Long-time presenter of BBC's 'Newsnight'
  • Award-winning journalist known for in-depth interviews

Kirsty Gallacher (1976-)

Television Presenter and Model

  • Presented various sports and entertainment programs for Sky Sports and ITV
  • Known for her bubbly personality and presenting style