Christen \ch-ris-ten, chr(i)-sten\ as a girl's name is pronounced KRIS-ten. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Christen is "follower of Christ". Variant of Christian. Spanish and Italian forms begin with Cr-.

Christen has 14 variant forms: Christaine, Christan, Christana, Christanne, Christin, Christina, Christon, Christyn, Chrysten, Chrystyn, Cristen, Cristin, Cristyn and Kristen.

For more information, see also the related name Christine.

Baby names that sound like Christen are Christel, Christene, Christena, Christeen, Christey and Khristen.