Christopher
Gender: M
Origin of Christopher: Greek and Latin
Meaning of Christopher: "bearer of Christ"
Christopher's Popularity in 2011: #21
Christopher is an evergreen classic which continued its drop from Top 10 status this year, in spite of its appealingly strong, sincere, straightforward image, combined with a softer, more modern sound than, say, Robert or Richard.
A Greek name meaning 'bearer of Christ', it is sometimes used to honor Saint Christopher, a third century martyr who became the protective saint of travelers, reflecting the legend of Christopher being the giant who carried the Christ Child over a river. The name appeals to a wide range of parents, and has been chosen by several celebrities, including Sean "Diddy" Combs.
The almost ubiquitous American nickname is Chris, but a more rceent one is Topher, and there are British variations that might add a more individual spin to the name--Kit, Kip and Christy. Two Christophers known to every schoolchild: Christopher Columbus and Christopher Robin.
Chris, Christo, Christobel, Christof, Christoff, Christoffel, Christofor, Christy, Cris, Cristofer, Cristopher, Cristovano, Kip, Kit, Kitt, Kris, Kristo, Kristofel, Kristoff, Kristofor, Kristoforos, Kristopher, Kristos, Krys, Krystofer, Krystopher, Tofer, Topher
