Kristofer Name Meaning & Origin
Kristofer
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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My boyfriend's name is Kristofer and I love it! I think it is creative because it is a rather common name but the unique spelling makes it more interesting and sexy. I've never met anyone else who spells it that way. I adore it.
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This is my husband's name and he hates it! If you're going to name you kid Kristofer, re-think it, and name them with the traditional spelling (Christopher). It's so much easier on the man named that and the people around them that have to spell it.
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Kris, Kristof
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