German, Dutch, and Scandinavian contracted form of Christine or Christel, from Greek Christos; a Central European feminine name that is more formal than Chrissi but softer than Christine.
Nicknames
chris
Vibe
strongelegant
How it ages.
Solidly mid-20th century in feel; not yet in retro revival but not forgotten either.
The cultural moment.
Common in Germany, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia from the 1950s through 1980s.