The nameChristiane
Christiane is the German and French feminine of Christian.
- Girl's name
- German and French
Meaning
Christiane comes from the Latin christianus, "Christian".
Origin
German and French.
History
In the United States Christiane reached 1265th place in 1971.
Did you know?
- Christiane Amanpour has been CNN's chief international anchor and one of the best known war reporters of her generation.
Famous people named Christiane
- Christiane Amanpour, journalist
Popularity of the name Christiane
Christiane in the United States
Christiane was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 628 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Christiane. Its rise began around 1947, and it peaked in 1971. Half of all babies named Christiane in the United States were born before 1976, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Christiane in France
Christiane was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 88,575 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Christiane. Its rise began around 1920, and it peaked in 1947. Half of all babies named Christiane in France were born before 1945, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Christiane in Austria
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Christiane mean?
Christiane comes from the Latin christianus, "Christian".
What is the origin of the name Christiane?
German and French.
Is Christiane a girl's or a boy's name?
Christiane is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Christiane?
Variants and related names of Christiane include Christianne, Christine, Cristiana and Kerstin.
Who are famous people named Christiane?
Christiane Amanpour, journalist.