Chris

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Chris is a shortened form of Christopher or Christine and means "bearer of Christ" or "follower of Christ."
Pronunciation
KRIS(English, Dutch, German)
kris
Popularity
Chris is a very popular name, ranking in the top 1000 boys' names in the United States, Canada, and England.

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Chris Name meanings & History

The name Chris is a shortened form of Christopher or Christine and means "bearer of Christ" or "follower of Christ.". Short form of Christopher, Christian, Christine and other names that begin with Chris. The name Chris is commonly used as a first name, middle name or nickname.

Zodiac Sign of Chris: Change Scorpio,Challenge Capricorn

Synonyms of Chris:

C: Copycat,Chatty,Curious,Clever,Choice,Cute,Candid

H: Hope,Haggle,Hyper,Heart's Desire,Hobnobbing

R: Resourceful,Restless,Reason,Rational

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

S: Security,Sex,Status,Sensuality,Solidity,Success,Social Standing

Chris is:

  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Chris include Chris Evans (actor), Chris Hemsworth (actor), Chris Pratt (actor), Chris Brown (singer), Chris Rock (comedian), Chris Pine (actor), Chris Martin (singer), and Chris Evert (tennis player).

2.) CHRIS (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: A short form of Christian (a Christian) and Christopher (bearing Christ), Chris is also commonly bestowed as an independent given name. See CHRISTIAN and CHRISTOPHER. (KRIS)


3.) Chris (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) a short form of Christopher, Christina. See also Kris.

Other Forms: Chrys, Cris


4.) CHRIS (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: A short form of Christopher (bearing Christ), Chris is also bestowed as an independent given name. See CHRISTOPHER. (KRIS)


5.) Chris (Unisex)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Follower of Christ

Other Forms: Chriss, Kris


6.) Chris (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) a short form of Christian, Christopher. See also Kris.

Other Forms: Chriss, Christ, Chrys, Chryss, Cris, Criss, Crist


7.) Chris (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) short for Christopher; close to Christ

Other Forms: Cris, Chrissy, Chrys


8.) Chris (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) form of Christina; best

Other Forms: Chrissie, Chrissy, Kris


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