National Kristina Day – September 21, 2022 history, significance why we celebrate
National Kristina Day is celebrated on September 21 to honor this beautiful name with its rich history and plentiful variations and spellings. The name Kristina is strongly connected to the Christian faith and dates back to the Middle Ages. It’s an international name with endless variations in every continent. This may be one of the most universal names out there!
HISTORY OF NATIONAL KRISTINA DAY
The feminine name Kristina (originally spelled as Christina or Cristina) originated from the Hebrew word for ‘Messiah,’ which was translated in Ancient Egyptian and Greek to ‘Christos.’ The Greek word ‘Christos’ is the title Greek Christians used to refer to Jesus of Nazareth. It means ‘the anointed one.’ The Medieval Latin version of the name is Christianus and Christiana, meaning ‘a Christian’ or ‘follower of Christ.’
This name was later adapted into the Middle English forms Christian and Christina. Despite the old history of these names and their variations, they were not common until the 17th century. The name Christian was originally a baptismal name used by Christians but has now become a common first name with its many feminine and masculine variations. This name is now popular across many continents and adopted by many of the Christian faith.
The first name Christian was exclusively male but later became common as a feminine first name in Scotland during the 17th and 18 centuries. Actress Christian Serratos from “The Walking Dead” has this gender-bending name! One of the most notable Kristinas is Christina
of Sweden who was originally Protestant but converted to Catholicism. The names Kristina and Krista are most popular in Europe while Christina is most popular in the U.S. The name Kristina began circulating in the U.S. around the 1940s and grew in popularity in the 1970s. Its variant Christina was much more popular and is now in the top 300.
NATIONAL KRISTINA DAY TIMELINE
1470
History
Kristina Abrahamsdotter marries King Charles VIII and becomes Queen of Sweden.
1842
Literature
Christina Rossetti begins publishing poetry and goes on to become one of the greatest poets of her time.
1999
Music
Christina Aguilera debuts her first album.
2008
Film
Kristen Stewart stars in the very popular “Twilight” series.
NATIONAL KRISTINA DAY ACTIVITIES
Celebrate the work of a Kristina
No matter how it’s spelled, there are many great works out there by someone in this name family, from Christina Aguilera, Christina Applegate, to Christina Rossetti. Delve into some of these celebrated works on this day.
Read up on a KristinaChristina
There are so many famous women in history with this name, like Christina of Denmark or Christina of Lorraine who was known for being very intelligent and sharing correspondence with Galileo. Read up on one of these prestigious women.
Suggest the name
The name Kristina is most popular in Scandinavia but both Kristina and Christina have been going down the charts. Suggest this name to your friends to keep it from disappearing.
5 FUN FACTS ABOUT THE NAME KRISTINA
It has endless variations
There are many forms of this name, such as Christian, Christina, KristineChristine, KristaCrista, Cristopher, Cristiano, and Christabelle.
It has many nicknames
For those wanting trendy nicknames for this classic name, you can go with Chris, Chrissy, Kristine, Kristi, Krissa, and Tina.
It’s regal
With the plethora of royal Kristinas and Christinas, this name has a very regal and poised feel without sounding old-fashioned or boring.
It’s not as popular as it once was
With the trend of having unusual and uncommon names, the name Kristina is not as popular as it was and the “K” spelling is more common in Europe, making it a great choice for those wanting a fresh name that’s not too strange.
It’s influenced by the Bible
Kristina is a great name for those wanting to honor their faith without being too on the nose.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL KRISTINA DAY
It’s a twist on a classic
For those who find Kristen too boring, Kristina is a nice twist on the classic name. It’s pretty without being overused.
There are many greats
There are countless queens and princesses named Kristina. It’s a beautiful and solid name that doesn’t get old and your little one could join the list.
It’s biblical
Kristina is a great name for those wanting a trendier biblical name that strays from the overused Mary or Rachel. Why not read up on more biblical names on this day?
