Cristopher

Cristopher means 'bearing Christ', representative of a person who metaphorically carries the spirit or teachings of Christ within them.

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The name Cristopher is derived from the Latin name 'Christopherus', which itself traces back to the Greek name 'Christophoros'. 'Christophoros' means 'bearing Christ', from 'Christos' (Christ) and 'phero' (to bear, carry). It was popularized by the legend of Saint Christopher, a Christian martyr revered as the patron saint of travelers.

  • Popularity: 3,086th
  • Babies named Cristopher in the US in 2023:
    Female: 0
    Male: 123
  • Nicknames: Chris, Topher, Kit, Chip, Kip.
  • Full Names: Christopher, Cristofer, Kristopher, Kristoffer, Krzysztof.
  • Famous Namesakes: Christopher Columbus-Explorer, Christopher Nolan-Filmmaker, Christopher Reeve-Actor, Christopher Walken-Actor, Christopher Plummer-Actor.
  • Gender: Cristopher is typically a male name, although uncommonly used for females in some regions.
  • Numerology: The numerology of Cristopher is linked to the number '9', which is associated with compassion, humanitarianism, and selflessness. Individuals with this name are usually community-oriented and often find themselves drawn to charitable endeavors and helping others.

The name Cristopher has been moderately popular in English-speaking countries, especially during the late 20th century. Its variant, Christopher, experienced peaks in popularity during the 1980s and 1990s, often ranking within the top ten baby names.

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