The nameChrystel
Chrystel is a spelling of Christel, a girl's name derived from Christine. It was mostly given in France in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Girl's name
- German and French
Meaning
Chrystel comes from Christine, from the Greek christos, "anointed".
Origin
German and French, through Christel, a German pet form of Christine.
History
Chrystel peaked in the early 1970s, then almost disappeared.
Popularity of the name Chrystel
Chrystel in France
Chrystel was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 2,320 births over the decade, 55% of all recorded babies named Chrystel. Its rise began around 1963, and it peaked in 1971. Half of all babies named Chrystel in France were born before 1972, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Chrystel in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chrystel mean?
Chrystel comes from Christine, from the Greek christos, "anointed".
What is the origin of the name Chrystel?
German and French, through Christel, a German pet form of Christine.
Is Chrystel a girl's or a boy's name?
Chrystel is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Chrystel?
Variants and related names of Chrystel include Christine.