Christopher

For other uses, see Christopher (disambiguation).
Christopher
Gender Male
Origin
Word/name Greek
Meaning Χριστόφορος (Christóphοros), "Christ-bearer"
Other names
Related names Chris, Christoph, Christy,
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Christopher is the English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the Greek name Χριστόφορος (Christóforos). The constituent parts are Χριστός (Christós), "Christ" or "Anointed", and φέρειν (férein), "bear": the "Christ-bearer". It is related to the names Chris meaning "Anointed" and Christian meaning "follower of Christ" or "little Christ" (all from Greek.)

As a given, or first name, Christopher has been in use since the 10th century. In English, Christopher may be abbreviated as "Chris", and sometimes "Kit". Another less common abbreviation "Topher" or "Toph", has come into wider use in the U.S.

It was frequently the most popular male first name in the United Kingdom, having been in the top twenty in England and Wales from the 1940s until 1995, although it has since dropped out of the top 100. The name is most common in England and not so common in Wales, Scotland, or Ireland.[1]

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Cognates in other languages

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References

  1. ↑ "Christopher - Meaning And Origin Of The Name Christopher". Baby Names UK.
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