Christopher
Meaning of Christopher
Christopher is a classic male name of Greek origin that means "bearer of Christ." The English pronunciation is KRIS-tuh-fer (/ˈkrɪs.tə.fər/). Variations such as Chris and Christoph offer alternative choices for those considering this strong, traditional name.
Since the 1880s, Christopher has been a popular choice in the United States, regularly appearing in the top ranks for newborn boys. It peaked in popularity from the mid-1980s to early 90's when it consistently held the second rank. While its ranking has slightly declined in recent years, Christopher remains a preferred choice among parents, securing its place within the top 60 names for newborn boys.
This timeless name carries religious connotations due to Saint Christopher, who is recognized as the patron saint of travelers in Christian tradition. Furthermore, there are numerous famous bearers of the name across various fields such as actors Christopher Walken and Chris Pratt, director Christopher Nolan, and explorer Christopher Columbus - making it both a historic and contemporary choice.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KRIS-tuh-fer (/ˈkrɪs.tə.fər/)
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Similar Names to Christopher
Notable People Named Christopher
| Christopher Lee - Sir Christopher Frank Carandini Lee was a distinguished English actor and singer known for his commanding voice and iconic portrayals of villains in horror and franchise films. |
| Christopher Edward Nolan is a highly influential British-American filmmaker known for his complex storytelling and blockbuster films, with over $6 billion in worldwide gross. |
| Christopher Reeve - Christopher D'Olier Reeve was an American actor, film director, author, and activist, best known for portraying Superman in the 1978 film and its sequels. |
| Christopher Marlowe, also known as Kit Marlowe, was a prominent English playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era, whose influential works and use of blank verse set the standard for his time. |
| Arthur Christopher Orme Plummer was a highly acclaimed Canadian actor with a career spanning seven decades, known for his award-winning performances in film, stage, and television. |
| Christopher Walken is a highly acclaimed American actor known for his work in film, dance, television, and stage, with numerous awards and over $1.6 billion in gross film earnings in the United States. |
| Robert Christopher Lasch was an American historian, moralist, and social critic known for his historically informed criticism of consumerism and the erosion of family and community independence. |
| Christopher Eccleston is an English actor known for his roles in Doctor Who, The Leftovers, and collaborations with filmmakers Danny Boyle and Michael Winterbottom. |
| Christopher Allen Lloyd is an American actor known for his roles in the Back to the Future trilogy and the comedy series Taxi, for which he won two Emmy Awards. |
| Christopher Cradock - Rear Admiral Sir Christopher George Francis Maurice Cradock was a distinguished English Royal Navy officer known for his great gallantry. |
| Christopher Asher Wray is an American attorney currently serving as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), having been nominated by President Donald Trump in 2017. |
| Sir Christopher James Hampton is a renowned British playwright, screenwriter, translator, and film director, best known for his work on Les Liaisons Dangereuses and his Academy Award-winning adaptations. |
| Christopher Tolkien - Christopher John Reuel Tolkien, son of J.R.R. Tolkien, was an English and naturalized French academic editor known for editing and publishing his father's posthumous works, including The Silmarillion and The History of Middle-Earth series, and for creating the original maps for The Lord of the Rings. |
| Christopher Guest, also known as the 5th Baron Haden-Guest, is an American-British screenwriter and director famous for his mockumentary-style comedy films including This Is Spinal Tap, Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, For Your Consideration, and Mascots. |
| Christopher Clavius, SJ was a prominent Jesuit mathematician and astronomer known for his role in accepting and explaining the Gregorian calendar. |
