Christina

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ORIGIN AND HISTORY

Christina, most commonly a girl's name, originated from Latin, though the name Christane is said to be of French origin.^[1] A number of royals have been named Christina, most notably Christina of Sweden, who reigned as Queen of Sweden for about 22 years.

POPULARITY

Christina is a very popular first name for girls, and is very rarely used as a boy's name^[1]. In 2006 in the United States, its rank was 158. In 2005 the rank was 136, while in 2004 its rank was 123.

FACTS

There are multiple Saint Christina's, the most notable of them being Christina the Astonishing. Christina the Astonishing lived a colorful existence—she suffered a seizure so great that everyone thought she was dead. She awakened during her funeral Mass, and according to legend, levitated to the roof of the church, claiming to have seen heaven, hell and purgatory. Her life following that incident was strange—she claimed to 'smell the sin' on people, and would hide in odd places (like ovens and cupboards) to avoid it. She also reportedly could handle fire without harm.^[1]

Christina of Sweden was Queen of Sweden from 1632 (when she was six) until she abdicated in 1654, though the exact reasons why she abdicated still remain a mystery. Her reign was fraught with problems about taxation and excessive spending. Against the advice of her adviser Axel Oxenstierna (who had ruled in her stead until she came of age) in 1648 she initiated the end of the Thirty Year War. She was noted for her interests in the arts and for scholarly pursuits.^[1] There are accounts of her being raised as a prince, as commanded by her father.^[1]

NAMESAKES

• Christina the Astonishing is a song by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
• Fort Christina in Delaware
• Christina Lake in British Columbia
• Christina, a song by Patty Griffin
• Christina Death is a song by The 69 Eyes

FAMOUS PERSONS

• Christina Aguilar: Born on October 31, 1966, Thai pop singer
• Christina Cole: Born on May 8, 1982, actress
• Christina Ricci: Born on February 12, 1980, actress
• Christina Applegate: Born on November 25, 1971, actress, singer, dancer
• Christina Rossetti: Born on December 5, 1830, poet
• Christina Milian: Born on September 26, 1981, Pop singer
• Christina Christian: Born on June 21 1981, Singer
• Christina Pickles: Born on February 17 1935, Actress
• Christina Aguilera: Born on December 18, 1980 , Singer

NOTES

OTHER CHRISTINA'S

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Author: Anna Linstrom