Chris
Diminutive of Christina
"a Christian"
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Updated Thu Apr 24 2025
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
- Famous People Named Chris
- The name Chris in Pop Culture
- The name Chris in Nameberry Blog Posts
# 883 in the US
Chris Rank in US Top 1000
Famous People Named Chris
- Christine Marie "Chris" EvertAmerican tennis player
- Susan Christina "Chris" von SaltzaAmerican Olympic swimmer
- Christine Ann "Chris" JansingAmerican TV journalist
- Christine "Chris" O'NeilAustralian tennis player
- Christine "Chris" McKendryAmerican sportscaster
The name Chris in Pop Culture
- Christine Bridget "Chris" Rileycharacter on TV's "Blue Heelers"
- Christine "Chris" McGroartycharacter in Disney's "The Brave Little Toaster"
- Chris Noel"Dead Poets Society"
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