Christopher

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"bearer of Christ" or "Christ-bearer"
Pronunciation
KRIS-tuh-fer
KRIS-tə-fər
Popularity
Christopher is a popular name across the world. It has been consistently ranked in the top 100 baby names in the United States for over half a century, and it remains a popular choice for parents in many other countries, including England, Canada, and Australia.

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Christopher Name meanings & History

"bearer of Christ" or "Christ-bearer". Christopher is typically given to boys, but it can also be used as a unisex name. It is a timeless and versatile name that works well for both traditional and modern families.

Zodiac Sign of Christopher: Change Scorpio,Challenge Capricorn

Synonyms of Christopher:

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

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

R: Reason,Restless,Resourceful,Rational

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

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

T: Testy,Tireless,Talkative,Tacky,Touchy,Doubting Thomas,Truth

O: Ostentatious,Obsessive,Organized,Obstinate,Obsolete

P: Partnership,Particular,Passive,Political,Pensive

E: Exaggerate,Expressive,Enlighten,Enliven,Entertain,Environment

Christopher is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Christopher Nolan (film director), Christopher Walken (actor), Christopher Columbus (explorer), Christopher Reeve (actor)

2.) CHRISTOPHER (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: An evolution of the Middle English Christofre, a name taken from the Ecclesiastic Late Latin Christophorus, which is derived from the Ecclesiastic Greek Christophoros, a compound name composed from the elements Christos (Christ) and pherein (to bear): hence, “bearing Christ.” The name was borne by St. Christopher, a 3rd-century Christian martyr of Asia Minor who is the patron saint of travelers. Short: Chris, Kit. (KRIS-TO-FER, KRIS-TAH-FER)


3.) CHRISTOPHER (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A 16th-century borrowing from the English, Christopher is derived from the Ecclesiastic Late Latin Christophorus, which is from the Ecclesiastic Greek Cristophoros, a compounding of the elements Christos (Christ) and pherein (to bear): hence, “bearing Christ.” The name was borne by St. Christopher, a 3rd-century Christian martyr of Asia Minor who is the patron saint of travelers. (KRIS-TO-FER)


4.) CHRISTOPHER (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Evolution of the Middle English Christofre, which is from the Late Latin Christophorus, a derivative of the Ecclesiastic Greek Christophoros, a compound name composed from the elements Christos (Christ) and pherein (to bear): hence, “bearing Christ.” Short: Chris. Pet: Christie, Christy. (KRIS-TO-FER)


5.) CHRISTOPHER (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Derived from the Ecclesiastic Greek Christophoros, which is composed of the elements Christos (Christ) and pherein (to bear): hence, “bearing Christ.” The name was borne by three kings of Denmark. Cognate: Kristofel, Kristofer (Dutch, Swedish). Short: Toff, Toffel (Dutch, Swedish). (KREES-TO-FER)


6.) Christopher (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) Christ-bearer. Religion: the patron saint of travelers and drivers.

Other Forms: Chrisopherson, Christapher, Christepher, Christerpher, Christhoper, Christipher, Christobal, Christofer, Christoff, Christoher, Christopehr, Christoper, Christophe, Christopherr, Christophor, Christophoros, Christophr, Christophre, Christophyer, Christophyr, Christorpher, Christos, Christovao, Christpher, Christphere, Christphor, Christpor, Christrpher, Chrystopher, Cristobal, Cristoforo


7.) CHRISTOPHER (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Derived from the Ecclesiastic Late Latin Christophorus, which is from the Ecclesiastic Greek Christophoros (bearing Christ). The name is composed of the elements Christos (Christ) and pherein (to bear). Christopher Robin is the name of the little boy in A. A. Milne’s children’s classic Winnie the Pooh . Var: Kristoff, Kristopher. Short: Chris, Kris. Pet: Kit. (KRIS-TEH-FER)


8.) Christopher (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Follower of Christ

Other Forms: Christofer, Christophar, Kristopher


9.) Christopher (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) the bearer of Christ

Other Forms: Chris, Christofer, Crista, Cristos, Kristopher


10.) Christopher (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) devout Christian

Other Forms: Kris, Krissie, Krissy, Krista, Kristofer, Kristopher


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