The name Kristen has two meanings:
1. As a feminine name it is a variant of Kirsten, Kristin or Christine.
2. As a masculine name it is a Danish and Norwegian form of Christian.
Famous bearers
Bearers include Kristen Nygaard (born 1949), a Danish male footballer;
Kristen Skjeldal (born 1967), a Norwegian male skier;
Kristen Johnston (born 1967), an American actress;
Kristen Bell (born 1980), an American actress;
Kristen Stewart (born 1990), an American actress.
