International Variations of Christopher

Christopher

Greek and Latin

"bearer of Christ"

Christopher derived from the Greek Christophoros, which is composed of the elements Christos , referring to Christ, and phero , meaning "to bear." The name was originally used figuratively, to…

Kit

English, diminutive of Christopher

"bearer of Christ"

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…

Christos

Greek diminutive of Christopher, Greek and Latin

"bearer of Christ"

A Greek classic.

Kristoff

Kristoff is a masculine name of Slavic and Scandinavian origin, serving as a variation of Christopher, which means 'bearer of Christ' from the Greek 'Christophoros'. The name gained significant…

Christoph

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…

Crist

Crist is a compact masculine name with deep religious and historical roots. It's a shortened form of Christ or Cristo, ultimately derived from the Greek 'Christos' meaning 'anointed one.' While…

Kristoffer

Scandinavian variation of Christopher, Greek and Latin

"bearer of Christ"

This Scandinavian spin on Christopher gives that enduring classic a lighter, more individual twist, though many may see it as simply a kree8iv spelling. Not true: It has authentic roots as a…

Kristoffer

Scandinavian variation of Christopher, Greek and Latin

"bearer of Christ"

This Scandinavian spin on Christopher gives that enduring classic a lighter, more individual twist, though many may see it as simply a kree8iv spelling. Not true: It has authentic roots as a…

Krzysztof

Polish, from Greek

"bearer of Christ"

The Polish form of Christopher.

Topher

Diminutive of Christopher

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.

Khrystofor

Khrystofor is a masculine name representing an Eastern Slavic or Ukrainian variant of Christopher, which derives from Greek elements meaning 'bearing Christ.' This distinctive spelling reflects the…

Christofferson

Christofferson is a patronymic surname that has evolved into occasional use as a masculine given name. Derived from the Norse name 'Kristoffer' (Christopher) plus 'son,' meaning 'son of Christopher,'…

Christoforus

Christoforus is a masculine name with Greek and Latin origins, representing an elaborate form of Christopher. Derived from the Greek elements 'Christos' meaning 'anointed' and 'phero' meaning 'to…

Cristofor

Cristofor is a masculine name representing a variant spelling of Christopher, which derives from the Greek elements 'Christos' meaning 'anointed one' and 'phero' meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry.' This…

Kristo

Kristo is a masculine name with roots in several European cultures, particularly in Finnish, Estonian, and Slavic regions. It is a variation of Christopher, ultimately derived from the Greek…

Cristóbal

Spanish variation of Christopher

Frequently used in the Spanish-speaking community; Christopher Columbus was born Cristóbal Colón.

Risto

Finnish variation of Christopher

"bearer of Christ"

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

Christofel

Christofel is a masculine name of Dutch origin, representing a variation of Christopher, which derives from the Greek words 'Christos' (Christ) and 'phero' (to bear), meaning "bearer of Christ." This…

Christophoros

Christophoros is the original Greek form of Christopher, a masculine name with profound historical roots. It derives from the Greek elements 'Christos' meaning 'Christ' and 'phoros' meaning 'bearer,'…

Kester

Scottish form of Christopher

"one who carries Christ"

Nearly unknown outside the British Isles, this old Scottish variation has a sleek surname feel that can make an excellent update of the flagging Christopher.