Kris
Meaning of Kris
Kris is a unisex name that has its origin in the Netherlands. It is pronounced as "KRIS" in American English, British English, and Dutch. Variations of the name include Chris and Kriss. In recent years, Kris has been a moderately popular choice for newborns in the United States. Although its popularity has fluctuated over time, it consistently ranks within the top 400 names. The name Kris carries a sense of versatility and modernity, making it an appealing choice for parents who are seeking a gender-neutral option with international flair.
Pronunciation
Dutch
- Pronunced as KRIS (/kris/)
English
- Pronunced as KRIS (/krɪs/)
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Notable People Named Kris
| Kris Kristofferson - Kristoffer Kristofferson is a renowned American retired country singer, songwriter, and actor known for hit songs like "Me and Bobby McGee" and "Help Me Make It Through the Night". |
| Kris Odegard is a retired Canadian racquetball player from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, known for winning four Canadian Championships and achieving international success as part of Team Canada. |
| Kris Jenner - Kristen Mary Jenner is an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman known for her role in the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians and its spin-offs. |
| Kris Allen - Kristopher Neil Allen, the winner of the eighth season of American Idol, is an American singer and songwriter. |
| Kris Letang - Kristopher Joseph Pierre Irwin Letang is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and alternate captain for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL), known as Tanger, with multiple Stanley Cup wins and international competition for Canada. |
| Kris Versteeg - Kristopher Royce Versteeg is a Canadian entrepreneur and former professional ice hockey winger who played for several NHL teams and won the Stanley Cup twice with the Chicago Blackhawks. |
| Kris Aquino, a well-known Filipino television host, actress, and producer, gained recognition for her role in Crazy Rich Asians and has received numerous prestigious awards for her work in the entertainment industry. |
| Kris Meeke is a British rally driver known for his success in the FIA World Rally Championship and as the 2009 Intercontinental Rally Challenge champion, with Seb Marshall as his co-driver. |
| Kris was a British Thoroughbred racehorse known for his dominance in British racing and success as a breeding stallion. |
| Kris Zimmerman Salter is a prominent American voice and casting director known for her work in the animation and video game industry, including the Metal Gear Solid series and popular animated shows like Ben 10 and Regular Show. |
| Kris McCullough is an American college football coach currently serving as the head football coach for the University of Texas Permian Basin, with previous coaching experience at East Central University, Henderson State, Old Dominion, and Fairmont State. |
| Kris Johnson - Kristofer Michael Johnson is a former professional baseball pitcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Minnesota Twins, and the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. |
| Kris Marshall - Kristopher Marshall is an accomplished English actor known for his roles in My Family, Love Actually, The Merchant of Venice, Citizen Khan, and Death in Paradise. |
| Kris Keller - Kristopher Shane Keller is a former Major League Baseball pitcher known for his career with the Detroit Tigers. |
| Kris Norris is a renowned American musician known for his work as a lead guitarist in heavy metal bands such as Scar the Martyr, Darkest Hour, and Threat Signal, as well as for his solo record "Icons of the Illogical" with The Kris Norris Projekt. |
