I just checked, and the first book came out in 1979. I
highly doubt it caused the inspiration, but my stepsister (born in the late 80s) has gone by Christi, with that spelling, since before we met. I didn't even realize it was a fad back in the day--what I
do remember is making myself remember that she didn't spell her name Christi
e (short for Christiana, but nobody calls her that except my stepmom/her mom, and
maybe her dad). And that she was always upset growing up that gift shops never had anything with her name/spelling on them.
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