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Origin, Meaning, and History of Kristopher

The name Kristopher, a variation of the widely known Christopher, has Greek origins and is derived from ‘Christos,’ meaning ‘anointed’ or ‘chosen,’ and ‘phoros,’ meaning ‘carrier.’ This results in the meaning of the name being ‘Christ-bearer’ or ‘one who carries Christ.’ The name also has possible Scandinavian roots with the same meaning.

The shorter version Kristoff is believed to be the altered form of the Bulgarian name Hristov, which in turn is a patronymic from the personal name Hristo, Bulgarian form of Christopher.

Saint Christopher, a Christian martyr, is known for carrying a baby across a river who was later revealed to be Christ. Because of this tradition, Saint Christopher became the patron saint of travelers and is often depicted as a giant carrying a child.

During the Middle Ages, the Normans introduced the name Christopher to England, where it quickly became a popular given name. It remained popular throughout the 20th century and continues to be so in English-speaking countries.

The phonetic pronunciation of Kristopher is ‘Krist-uh-fuh.’ There are various versions of Kristopher in different languages and cultures, with Christopher being the most common. Other variations include Khristopher, Kristof, Kristofer, Kristoff, Kristoffer, Krystof, and more. Kris is the most common nickname for the name.
Although the name has not made many appearances in popular culture references, its variant Kristoff is well-known asKristoff Bjorgman, one of the characters in the popular animated movie Frozen.

Christopher has been in use as a given name since the 15th century. For several decades until 1995, it was one of the most widely used male first names in the United Kingdom, regularly featuring among the top twenty names in England and Wales. Nevertheless, it has currently slipped out of the top 100 list. The name is particularly prevalent in England, but not as much in Wales, Scotland, or Ireland.

Kristopher

Meaning 有基督in his heart

性别 Boy

Religion Greek,Judaism

Origin English, Greek

Names starting with K..Kr..Kri..

How To Pronounce Kristopher?

English

Famous People With The Name Kristopher

Kristopher Neil AllenAmerican singer-songwriter and musician, winner of the eighth season of American Idol.
Kristopher Thomas CampbellAmerican rapper and singer-songwriter, known for popularizing the ‘slum’ sound
Kristoffer Lawrence CadevidaFilipino-American singer and songwriter gained recognition after winning the singing competition show ‘Star in a Million in 2006
Kristopher Jon GilchristScottish swimmer who won a world championship title in the 200-meter breaststroke event.

Kristopher On The Popularity Chart

Kristopher was a popular boy’s name but it has been steadily declining over the years. Learn more about the name’s popularity trends from the graphs below.

Popularity Over Time

Kristopher was one of the most popular boy names from the 1980s to the1990s. However, the name has experienced a continuous decline in popularity since.

Source:Social Security Administration