Names That Mean Bearer

Kristófer

Icelandic variation of Christopher, Greek and Latin

"Christian"

A common and traditional name in Iceland, where it is the predominant form of Christopher.

Kristof

Slavic variation of Christopher, Greek and Latin

"bearer of Christ"

Attractive attenuated form of the popular Christopher, well used throughout Europe, appearing as Christophe in France and Christoph in Germany.

Kristóf

Hungarian variation of Christopher, Greek and Latin

"bearer of Christ"

Risto

Finnish variation of Christopher

"bearer of Christ"

A lively and charming nickname for Christopher — more modern than Chris.

Kitts

Diminutive of Christopher

"bearer of Christ"

Derived from Kitt as a diminutive of Christopher, Kitts is known as the larger of the two islands making up the nation St. Kitts and Nevis.

Luxifer

Variation of Lucifer, Latin

"light bearer"

Lucifer not cool enough for you? Then you might want to pivot to this arguably badder-boy alternative with the X in the middle. Bonus advantage: Nickname Lux.

Krisztofer

Hungarian variation of Christopher, Greek and Latin

"bearer of Christ"

Palin

English surname

"wine bearer"

Palin, as in, yes, one-time VP candidate Sarah, has emerged as a hot new first name, usually for girls.

Kitto

Cornish, diminutive of Christopher, Greek and Latin

"bearer of Christ"

Kitto updates Dad Name Christopher with a trendy o-ending short form. Use it as an honor name or an original nickname.