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I usually dislike this as a name, but It's been growing on me again for a girl. I am aware most people think of this as a male name. I however, think it's unisex since Christians are both, male, and female.I never liked it much on a boy, since it's way overused on them, IMO. On a girl it's refreshing to me, nice, and pretty sounding.Any MN for Christian (girl).Nothing like "Christian Faith", Thanks.ETA: WDYT of Christian Harlow?

This message was edited 7/28/2007, 4:24 PM

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No...My brothers name is Christian! Its not girly to me in the slightest, Christian is becoming very popular here.
Btw, Im not sure if America is different but here in Australia I know 3 or so Christians and no one thinks of it as a religious name or that he is 'Christian' (and none of the Christians I know have religious families).
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Really?Every Christian I know is Christian. I hate the name personally, but yes every Christian I know is Christian, and I can't think of a more religious name! It was very common in my Catholic school, it is very common among the Hillsong lot (they are around my area :/) and it is really common in every other religious school I know.
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I agree, I think Christian is one of the most religious names out there (just like say Pagan or Muslim, etc).
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IMO Christian is horrible for a girl, sorry. It's the same as naming a girl Christopher or something, it's just not right. I've personally never come across a girl Christian, but maybe you can get away with it the US. I'd prefer Christiane or Christiana.
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I knew a female Kristian once. I prefer Christian for a boy though its not bad for a girl (I like Tristan for a boy and girl too).Christian Rose
Christian Elise
Christian Daisy
Christian Skye
Christian Adele
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Isn't this one of the few names that acutally was originally a female name, but over the years became thought of as masculine... maybe I'm remembering wrong.Nmsaa regardless. I think it is entirely too religious to be an appropriate name for anyone. jmho
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I'd use it on a boy before a girl, but I still say go for it! It's about time Christian became a girls' name as well. I really like Christian Emily.
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I've always personally thought of Christian as a unisex name, too. I've never really cared for Christina or Christine, but I do find the idea of a female Christian very refreshing. What about Cha-cha as a nn? (b/c I prn Christian very much like KRIS-chan, hence, Cha-cha). If that's a bit much for you *grin*, then maybe Izzy or even Charis (hey, I'm big on re-arranging letters to make nns, if need be, lol).Christian Avery sounds nice, but may be a bit *too* unisex. Just please don't name her Christian Liberty! ;oPEdited to correct a couple spelling errors.

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I like Christian for a girl but I would never use it since I love it for a boy.
It's kind of frustrating for me that so many think that Christian could only be used if you are Christian or want to raise the children in a religious home. To me Christian is first and foremost a name. I mean, just because you name your child Parker or Hunter doesn't mean you have to be a parker etc (OK, maybe a bad comparison but still...)Anyway I think Christian would be nice for a girl. I like Christian Lily as a combo because Lily is so feminine.
You could use Issy as a NN.
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Christian Miranda
Christian Eloise
Christian Lisabet
Christian Eleanor
Christian MaureenI actually have heard it on girls a few times, and rather liked it, though my impression of all those girls was that they needed to get a grip on reality.
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Ever since I saw a girl Christian on America's Next Top Model, I've liked the name as a gp. I like a lot of "Chris-" names anyway, and Christian has such a soft sound to it that it seems as though it would be appropriate for a girl.
I wouldn't worry about nn's. If she wants to be called Chris, Christi, etc., she'll tell people to call her that. If she wants to go by her full name, she'll let them know that, too.
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Christian is one of my favorite boy's names. I personally think it sounds more masculine. But it could work on either. I've seen a few girl's named Christian, and it's nice.I don't know what nn's she'd have, Christian doesn't seem as likely to me to be shortened as say Christina or Christine would. I do like Chrissy, though.I'm not good at combos but here are a few ideas:

Christian Abigail
Christian Lorraine
Christian Yvette
Christian Helena
Christian Serene
Christian Marina
Christian Janelle
Christian Lianne
Christian Alexandra
Christian Sienna
Christian Marian
Christian Guinevere
Christian Mercedes
Christian Gloria
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I kind of like Christian for a girl. After all, it traditionally has been used for females in medieval England. Thumbs up from me at least. :)edited a word

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*Admits* (edited to add suggestions)It's growing on me as well.It was rather popular for women in medieval and early modern Scotland and England (much more so than on men), which makes it acceptable to me. Julian is growingo n me for a girl for the same reason.Edited to add middle name suggestions. I was in a hurry before.Christian Margaret
Christian Lucy
Christian Emmeline
Christian Serafina
Christian Kathleen
Christian Annabel
Christian Susannah
Christian Abigail
Christian Madeline
Christian Dorothy
Christian Edith
Christian Alice
Christian Flora
Christian Charlotte
Christian Rosalind
Christian Lillian
Christian Matilda
Christian Beatrice
Christian Eulalia
Christian Maeve
Christian Niamh
Christian Nerissa

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Julian, on girl, has been growing on me too.

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I like:Christian Victoria, I also like Christian Noelle.
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I've only met one girl named Christian, and she spelled it Kristian (prn the same way.) It's nmsAA, because what if that child grows up and doesn't want to be a Christian?
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True, but it reflects my faith, and I like all my children to have connections to my faith. It's a huge part of my life, as are they. She could always go by her MN (Harlow) later in life if she dislikes her FN.

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How about Tien or Tia for a nn?It's alright, and girl Christian's are not unheard of. Personally I dislike the name, because I think it would be too overbearing, but I respect that you are a Christian and that it's a name many people really like.
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OH I like Tien very cute! Tia I'd use, but it means "aunt" in Portuguese a term we use quite often in our home, lol.

This message was edited 7/28/2007, 11:51 AM

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didn't know that! I love the meaning of Tien, you could call her your little fairy :)
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