The history of the Gaytan family name begins after the Norman Conquest of 1066. They lived in various counties of England and later in Scotland. The name, however, refers to the family's residence near an important thoroughfare or main road. It derives from the Old English root gate, which means road or thoroughfare.
Latin Meaning: The name Kristen is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Kristen is: Follower of Christ. American Meaning: The name Kristen is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Kristen is: Follower of Christ. English Meaning: The name Kristen is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Kristen is: Christina, and Christiana. Follower of Christ. Greek Meaning: The name Kristen is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Kristen is: The anointed.
Meanings and history of the name Kristin : | Edit. Kristin is the German/Scandinavian variant of the name Kristen, variant of Christine, variant of Christian, from the Greek word for 'Believer in Christ' or 'Anointed One'.