Kristy comes in many different variations and spellings. Constant misspellings of the name Kristy are annoying and frustrating. A few variations are Kristi, Kristie, Christy, Christie, and Cristy. There many other possibilities to spell the name Kristy just by the rearranging the letters. Kristy is a form of Christina, which means "Christ-bearer". (Peterson 211). The different spellings can be used to find where the name originated. For example: Kristie is originally derived as a Scottish name. This spelling is a pet form of Kirstin, which is now quite commonly used as an independent given name. (Hanks, Hodges 194). By changi

ng the spelling just slightly to Christie you then have the name originating from Ireland. The name becomes a pet form of Christopher and that is of Greek and Latin decent. (Hanks, Hodges 63). Kristy is also derived from the name Christina, which is of greek descent. This name over the ages has taken several different forms. Christian was most commonly used as a womans name. Christina then became popular and Christian was used less often. (Hamlin 262).

I continue to strive at my goal of ice-skating. I might not ever become a professional skater like Kristi Yamaguchi but I still try and push myself.

Kristi Yamaguchi not only shares my name but like I she shares the willingness of wanting a goal so bad that she will not stop until she reaches the goal. Kristi describes her first Olympic win:

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