Kristen (given name)

Kristen was originally a male first name, the Danish or Norwegian form of Christian.^[1] However, in English speaking countries Kristen is usually now a female first name, used as an alternative spelling of Kristin, a Scandinavian form of Christine.^[2]

Actors

• Kristen Bell - American actress
• Kristen Johnston - American actress
• Kristen Schaal - American actress
• Kristen Stewart - American actress
• Kristen White - American actress
• Kristen Wiig - American actress and comedian

Other

• Kristen Caverly - American swimmer
• Kristen Maloney - American gymnast
• Kristen McMenamy - Fashion model
• Kristen French (May 10, 1976 - April 19, 1992) - Canadian murder victim
• Kristen Nygaard (footballer) - Danish football (soccer) player
• Kristen Skjeldal - Norwegian Olympic champion in cross-country skiing
• Kristin Hersh - American Musician
• Kristen Lazarian-Horvitz, American female playwright

Pseudonym

• "Kristen," professional name of Ashley Alexandra Dupré - American singer and sex worker

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