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Christopher

Pronunciation: KRIS-tə-fer (key)

Origin of the name Christopher:

Derived from the Greek Christophoros, which is composed of the elements Christos (Christ) and pherein (to bear).

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Chris, Kit, Kip, Topher, Christo, Chrissie

Meanings and history of the name Christopher: | Edit

St. Christopher, patron saint of travelers, you often see St. Christopher medallions hanging from rear-view mirrors.

Christopher comes from the Greek "Christ-bearer"

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Christopher Columbus, explorer
Christopher Walken, actor
Christopher Reeve, actor
Christopher Plummer, actor
Christopher Hitchens, author
Criss Angel, illusionist
Topher Grace, actor
Chris Rock, comedian
Christopher Marlowe, English dramatist, poet, and translator
Chris Daughtry, singer, "American Idol" finalist
Chris Martin, singer/songwriter, Coldplay (christened Christopher Anthony John Martin)
Christopher Ashton Kutcher, American actor
Christopher Reeve, American actor, director, producer, and writer
Chris Tucker, American actor and comedian

Christopher in song, story & screen: | Edit

Christopher Robin, of Winnie the Pooh fame
Chris Griffin, character on the animated TV show "Family Guy"
Christopher Hayden, character on the TV show "Gilmore Girls"
Christopher Moltisanti, character on The Sopranos. (Cue Adriana whining, "Chrissie!")

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