Chris

Diminutive of Christina

"a Christian"

Chris Origin and Meaning

The name Chris is a girl's name meaning "a Christian".

Chris is one of the longest-running and still most appealing unisex short forms, still used nearly equally for boys and girls. Though no longer fashionable, Chris still feels crisp and appropriate for both sexes.

Chris Rank in US Top 1000

# 883 in the US

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Famous People Named Chris

• Christine Marie "Chris" Evert American tennis player
• Susan Christina "Chris" von Saltza American Olympic swimmer
• Christine Ann "Chris" Jansing American TV journalist
• Christine "Chris" O'Neil Australian tennis player
• Christine "Chris" McKendry American sportscaster

Chris in Pop Culture

• Christine Bridget "Chris" Riley character on TV's "Blue Heelers"
• Christine "Chris" McGroarty character in Disney's "The Brave Little Toaster"
• Chris Noel "Dead Poets Society"