CHRISTIAN  

Gender: M
Origin: Greek
Meaning: "follower of Christ"

Popularity in 2008: #23

In the Top 25 since 1996, Christian is threatening to overtake the stalwart Christopher. Once considered overly pious, it's now seen as making a bold statement of faith by some. It also has secular appeal for others; Cristian is a popular variant spelling.

Variations:
Krystian, Cristino, Christino, Kristo, Krister, Christie, Cristy, Christo, Chris, Christer, Kris, Christy, Kit, Krystiano

International Variations:
Christiansen (Danish) Christiaan, Cristiaan, Kerstan (Dutch) Chrétien, Cretien, Chréstien (French) Krischan, Karsten, Carsten (German) Christion, Christos, Christiano (Greek) Kristian (Scandinavian) Cristiano, Cristian (Spanish) Krist (Swedish)

Christian is being discussed in our message boards:

• Due in 1 week and fearing we've selected the wrong name.
• narrowing my list...need help
• Elimination: couples (romantic, not sibling)
• Not In love with any of my names? Ideas Needed???
• Problem? Opinions appreciated.

Read Nameberry blog posts about Christian:

• ELIZABETH: The Name That Has Everything?
• HAWAIIAN NAMES: Lush and lovely
• BEHIND THE NAMER
• THE SOFTER SIDE OF BOYS' NAMES
• MIXED-MARRIAGE NAMES