Kristy is a female given name of Latin origin, which means "follower of Christ". The name is a variant of Kristi, Kristin, Kristina, and Kristine. Notable people with the name include: Kristy Cates (born 1977), American actress Kristy Lee Cook (born 1984), American singer Kristy Curry (born 1966), American basketball coach Kristy Hanson (born 1981), American singer-songwriter Kristy Hawkins (born 1980), American bodybuilder Kirsty Jones (died 2000), British female murder victim Kristy Kowal (born 1978), American swimmer Kristy McNichol (born 1962), American actress Kristy McPherson (born 1981), American golfer Kristy Moore (born 1977), Australian football player Kristy Sargeant (born 1974), Canadian skater Kristy Swanson (born 1969), American actress Kristy Wright (born 1978), Australian actress Kristy Wu (born 1982), American actress Kristy Yang (born 1974), Canadian actress See also Christy Kristi Kristy (film) Kristy (village), Slovakia Hurricane Kristy English feminine given names English given names