Details for the forename Crystal

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Crystal (female)


Pet Name(s):	Chrissie (F)
Derivative(s):	Chrystalla (F)
Can be spelt:	Chrystal (F) Krystal (F) Krystle (F)
Masculine form:	Crystal (M)

Source(s):	The Oxford Names Companion, OUP "Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG Chambers Dictionary [2003]
Notes:	English, 19^th century female name from the gemstone, itself from Greek "ice". Crystal has been used as a male pet name for Christopher in Scotland but this usage has virtually disappeared.