Kit

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Depending on its origin, Kit can mean "kite", "bearing Christ", or simply be a diminutive form of other names like Christopher or Katherine, meaning "Christ-bearer" and "pure", respectively.
Pronunciation
KIT
Kit is pronounced as one syllable with a short "i" sound, like "kit" or "hit".
Popularity
Kit is not one of the most popular names in the world, but it has been rising in popularity in recent years, particularly in the US and the UK. In the US, it ranked #1,016 in popularity in 2020, a significant increase from the previous year. In the UK, it ranked #209 in 2020, also up from the previous year.

cartoon of the name Kit
Cartoon of Kit

Kit Name meanings & History

Kit has several origins, including Old Norse, Greek, and English. As an Old Norse name, it means "kite" as in the bird of prey. The Greek meaning is "bearing Christ", while in English, it's sometimes used as a short form of the name Christopher or Katherine. Depending on its origin, Kit can mean "kite", "bearing Christ", or simply be a diminutive form of other names like Christopher or Katherine, meaning "Christ-bearer" and "pure", respectively. Diminutive of Christopher or Katherine. A notable bearer was Kit Carson (1809-1868), an American frontiersman and explorer. Kit can be used as a standalone name or as a nickname. It's a simple and modern choice, yet with a touch of vintage charm. It would suit parents looking for a name that's short, sweet, and easy to spell and pronounce.

Zodiac Sign of Kit: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Kit:

K: Karate,Kind,Kundalini,Karma

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

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

Kit is:

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

Famous People

There are several famous people named Kit, including actor Kit Harington, known for his role as Jon Snow in the TV series "Game of Thrones", and musician Kit Carson, who played drums for the band Thee Oh Sees. The name has also been used in literature, such as as the character Kit Tyler in the novel "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare.

2.) KIT (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: A pet form of Christopher (bearing Christ), Kit is also bestowed as an independent given name. See CHRISTOPHER. (KIT)


3.) Kit (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) a familiar form of Christian, Christopher, Kristopher.

Other Forms: Kitt, Kitts


4.) Kit (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) mischievous

Other Forms: Kitt


5.) Kit (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Follower of Christ

Other Forms: Kitt


6.) Kit (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) strong

Other Forms: Kitt


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