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Re: What is this place name on a baptism in Aberdour? 1756
« Reply #9 on: Sunday 14 June 20 16:25 BST (UK) »
Christen is just the same as Christian. What you also find as the 19th century moves on, is Christian often becoming Christina or, occasionally, Christine. The same happens with Isobel/Isabel. Lots of women who appear as Isabel in their early life turn into Isabella in the course of the 1800s.