Names related to Chris: Christian, Christopher, Kris, Cris
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Chris

Pronunciation: KRIS (key)

Origin of the name Chris:

Short form of Christian, derived from the Latin christiānus (a Christian, a follower of Christ), which is from the Greek christianos (a Christian, a follower of Christ). Short: Chris

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