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Nicknames for Christopher

kkleinh
By kkleinh
Updated Thu May 25 2023
  1. Chris

    • Origin:

      English nickname for Christian, Christopher

    • Meaning:

      "one who carries Christ"

    • Description:

      Chris is a long-running nickname used almost equally for boys and girls. While past its prime, Chris stands out as sounding completely appropriate for both sexes, perhaps because of its widespread use as a short form of both the popular Christopher and Christine. Chris manages to retain its crisp appeal even though its fashion moment is over.
  2. Christoph

    • Description:

      Christoph is the German and Dutch form of Christopher, derived from the Greek 'Christophoros' meaning 'bearing Christ.' This masculine name carries significant historical and religious weight across European cultures. While Christopher remains widely used in English-speaking countries, Christoph offers a more continental European flair without straying far from the familiar original. The name has maintained steady popularity in German-speaking countries like Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Christoph projects an image of reliability and strength while its international recognition makes it practical across different cultures. The name balances traditional roots with a slightly distinctive quality that sets it apart from the more common Christopher.

  3. Cristobal

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Christopher

    • Meaning:

      "bearer of Christ"

    • Description:

      The first name of famed designer Balenciaga, was also the birth name of Christopher Columbus--aka Cristobal Colon. A name still well used in the Hispanic community.
  4. Chrissy
    • Critter
      • Isto
        • Kit

          • Origin:

            English, diminutive of Christopher

          • Meaning:

            "bearer of Christ"

          • Description:

            Actor Kit Harington, aka the dreamy Jon Snow on Game of Thrones, has given this nickname-name new style and appeal for boys. Actress Jodie Foster used it for her son back in the 2000s, while actor Kit Connor of Heartstopper fame may have introduced it to a wider audience.
        • Keto or Kito
          • Kriff
            • Kriffer
              • Topher

                • Origin:

                  Diminutive of Christopher

                • Description:

                  The new kid on the block in terms of Christopher short forms, it was introduced into the mix by actor Topher Grace, who didn't like Chris.

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