Christophe
Meaning of Christophe
Originating from the French language, Christophe is a male name that holds a rich history and cultural significance. The name is pronounced as krees-TOHF (/kri.stɔf/) in French. A variation of this name is Christopher, which is widely used in English-speaking countries. Throughout the years, Christophe has been embraced by many parents for their newborns. In the state of Missouri, data shows that the name Christophe gained popularity during the mid-20th century, with occurrences ranging from 6 to 18 per year. This suggests that it was a well-liked choice among parents seeking a timeless and elegant name for their sons. With its international appeal and enduring charm, Christophe remains a distinctive choice for parents looking for a name with both historical roots and contemporary flair.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as krees-TOHF (/kri.stɔf/)
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Notable People Named Christophe
| Christophe Lemaitre is a French sprinter known for breaking the 10-second barrier in the 100m and winning medals at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics. |
| Christophe Plantin was a French Renaissance humanist and book printer and publisher based in Antwerp. |
| Christophe Rousset is a French harpsichordist, conductor, and musicologist known for his expertise in Baroque music and as the founder of Les Talens Lyriques ensemble. |
| Christophe Thivrier, a French politician of working class origins, was the first Socialist mayor in France and a deputy of Allier from 1889 to 1895, known for his uncompromising socialist principles and for wearing his blue worker's smock in the Assembly. |
| Christophe Patrice Lemaire is a successful French-born jockey known for his achievements on the Japanese flat racing circuit, including the most wins at Japan Racing Association racetracks for five consecutive years since 2017. |
| Christophe Martichon, also known as Christophe Maé, is a popular French pop singer. |
| Christophe Frédéric Durier, known as Christophe Willem, is a French singer and the winner of the fourth season of Nouvelle Star in 2006. |
| Christophe Dugarry - Christophe Jérôme Dugarry is a retired French professional footballer known for his successful career as a forward, playing for clubs such as Bordeaux, Milan, Barcelona, Marseille, Birmingham City, and Qatar SC, as well as being a part of the victorious French national team in the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000. |
| Christophe Bourseiller is a multi-talented French individual known for his work as an actor, writer, freemason, and journalist, with notable appearances in film and on stage throughout his career. |
| Christophe Mendy is a retired French boxer who achieved success in the heavyweight division during the 1990s, winning a bronze medal at the 1995 World Amateur Boxing Championships and finishing second at the 1996 European Amateur Boxing Championships before representing France at the 1996 Summer Olympics. |
| Christophe Neff is a Franco-German geographer known for his expertise in Mediterranean ecosystems, fire ecology, and the geography of Francophone Africa and Lusophone Africa. He has been a regular contributor to the blog 'Paysages' at Le Monde.fr and has expressed his intention to relaunch the blog after its closure by Le Monde. |
| Christophe Chabouté is a renowned French comics artist. |
| Christophe Robino is a Monegasque politician who currently serves as a member of the National Council of Monaco and has held various leadership positions within the government. |
| Christophe Plassard is a French politician who was elected as a Member of Parliament in 2022 as part of the Ensemble coalition. |
| Christophe Leininger is an American former judoka and two-time US National Judo Champion who competed in the Olympics and mixed martial arts, born in 1959. |
