Kresten is a Scandinavian name of Danish origin, derived from the Old Norse word 'Kristr', which means 'Christian'. It was popular among Danes and Norwegians during the Middle Ages but has become less common in recent years. The name Kresten is often associated with the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, who had a friend named Kresten Lauranth.
"The name Kresten was given to five babies born in 1992."