Christopher
- Pronunciation
- [Chris-to-pher]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Bearer of Christ
- Origin
- Greek
He who holds Christ in his heart.
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris | Bearer of Christ | Unisex | Greek |
| Christie | Follower of Christ | Female | Latin |
| Christoffer | Bearer of Christ | Male | Greek |
| Christos | Christ | Male | English |
| Christy | Follower of Christ | Female | Latin |
| Cristobal | Spanish Form Of Christopher Christ Bearer | Male | English |
| Cristopher | Bearer of Christ | Male | Greek |
| Kester | From The Roman Camp | Male | English |
| Kip | Pet form of Kipling | Unisex | English |
| Kit | Bearer of Christ | Unisex | Greek |
| Kris | Follower of Christ | Unisex | Latin |
| Kristofer | Bearer of Christ | Male | Greek |
| Kristoffer | Bearer of Christ | Male | Greek |
| Kristopher | Bearer of Christ | Male | Greek |
Famous People Named Christopher
- Christopher Alexander is a renowned architect popular for his trendsetting designs.
- Christopher Columbus was an explorer, navigator and colonizer who initiated the Spanish colonization of the New World.
- Christopher Hitchens was a British-American writer and journalist.
- Christopher Lee is one of the most distinguished actors of Britain.
- Christopher Maurice Brown is a Grammy Award winning R&B performer.
- Christopher Morley was a famous American journalist, essayist and poet.