The spelling of the name "Khristie" has raised questions due to its unique form. Pronounced kris-tee, it is derived from the name Christy with an added letter 'h'. The 'h' represents the /h/ sound that occurs in the name. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), this is marked by the symbol /h/. The name Khristie can also be spelled Christy or Christie, but the added 'h' phonetically emphasizes the initial consonant sound of the name.