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Christopher
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameGreek
MeaningΧριστόφορος (Christóphοros), 'Christ bearer'
Other names
Related namesChris, Christo, Christoph, Kit, Kester, Topher, Cristobal and Christy

Christopher (sometimes Kristopher) is the English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the Ancient Greek Χριστόφορος (Khristóphoros). The constituent parts are χριστός (khristós) "anointed one" and φέρειν (phérein) "to carry". The name originates in the Christian legend of St. Christopher.

As a given, or first name, Christopher has been in use since the 15th century. In Denmark the name was borne by three kings (their names are usually spelled Christoffer), and included the 15th-century Christopher of Bavaria who also ruled Norway and Sweden.

In English, Christopher may be abbreviated as Chris, Kit, Chip, Topher, Toph, Cris, Kris, and Christo. In parts of Ireland, the abbreviation Christy, Cricky or Crick is also used.

Forms in other languages

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