Christopher
Found 10 entry about "Christopher"
KRIS-tə-fər
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: Curious,Candid,Copycat,Chatty,Choice,Cute,Clever
H: Hyper,Hope,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire,Haggle
R: Rational,Restless,Reason,Resourceful
I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate
S: Sex,Solidity,Sensuality,Success,Social Standing,Status,Security
T: Doubting Thomas,Tireless,Testy,Touchy,Tacky,Truth,Talkative
O: Obsessive,Organized,Obsolete,Obstinate,Ostentatious
P: Passive,Partnership,Pensive,Particular,Political
E: Enliven,Expressive,Environment,Enlighten,Entertain,Exaggerate
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)
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
