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Christopher
Given Name
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| Gender |
Male |
| Meaning |
Χριστόφορος (Christóphοros), 'Christ bearer' |
| Origin |
English derived from Ancient Greek |
| Related names |
Chris, Christo, Christoph, Kit, Kester, Topher, Cristobal, and Christy |
| Wikipedia articles |
All pages beginning with Christopher |
Christopher is the English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the Ancient Greek Χριστόφορος (Khristóphoros). The Ancient Greek language is the historical stage in the development of the Hellenic language family spanning the Archaic (c The name means “Christ-bearer”, or more literally “Bearer of the anointed one”. Christ is the English term for the Greek ( Khristós) meaning "the anointed " The constituent parts are χρίστος (khrístos) "anointed one" and φέρειν (phérein) "to carry". The name originates in the Christian legend of St. Christopher. Saint Christopher ( Greek: Άγιος Χριστόφορος) is a Saint venerated by Roman Catholics and Orthodox Christians
In English, Christopher may be abbreviated as, Chris, Kit, Topher, Toph, Cris, Kris or Xtopher.
People
Royalty
- Christopher of Bavaria, union king of Denmark (1440-1448), Sweden (1441-1448) and Norway (1442-1448). Christopher of Bavaria known by his Danish and Norwegian title as Christoffer (III af/av Bayern and by his Swedish title as Kristofer The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional
In art
In exploration
In literature
- Christopher Awdry, author of The Railway Series, son of the Rev. Christo (born as Christo Vladimirov Javacheff, Bulgarian: Христо Явашев and Jeanne-Claude (born as Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon Christopher Houston "Kit" Carson ( December 24, 1809 &ndash May 23, 1868) was an American Frontiersman Christopher Columbus (1451 &ndash May 20 1506 was an Italian Navigator, colonizer Christopher Awdry (born 1940 is a British Author best known for his contributions to The Railway Series of books featuring Thomas the Tank Engine W. Awdry
- Christopher Hitchens, author, journalist, and literary critic
- Chris Hunt, magazine editor, author and journalist
- Christopher Klim, author, journalist, and magazine entrepreneur
- Christopher Marlowe, English dramatist, poet, and translator
- Chris Masters (writer), Australian television journalist
- Christopher Paolini, author
- Christopher Pike (author)
- Christopher Tolkien, author, editor, son of The Lord of the Rings author J. Christopher Eric Hitchens (born April 13, 1949) is a British Author, Journalist, Literary critic and American Chris Hunt is a magazine editor journalist and author He has worked in journalism for over twenty years most often writing about football or rock music Christopher Klim (born September 8, 1962) is an American Novelist and Journalist, best known for the novels Jesus Lives in Trenton Christopher "Chris" Wayne Masters PSM (born 4 December 1948 is a multi- Walkley Award winning and Logie Award winning Christopher Paolini (born November 17 1983 in Southern California) is an American writer Christopher Pike is the pseudonym of Kevin McFadden (born November 1954 an American writer Christopher Reuel Tolkien (born 21 November 1924 is the youngest son of the Author J R. R. Tolkien
In music
- Ludacris (Christopher Brian Bridges), American rapper
- Chris Brown (singer), American R&B singer and dancer
- Chris Carter (musician), English musician
- Chris Carter (producer/disc jockey), Los Angeles-based disc jockey and music/film producer
- Chris Cester, drummer for Australian rock band Jet
- Chris Chaney, bass player for Jane's Addiction
- Chris Cheney, singer/guitarist for Australian punk trio The Living End
- Chris Cornell, American guitarist/singer-songwriter
- Christopher Cross, American singer and songwriter
- Chris Daughtry, American Idol 5 finalist
- Christoph Willibald Gluck, German composer
- Chris Gray, Bassist for the band Bad Feedback
- Chris Greenwood, Canadian rapper
- Chris Isaak, an American singer and songwriter, and occasional actor
- Chris Kelly (rapper) (Chris "Mack Daddy" Kelly), a member of the rap/hip hop duo Kriss Kross
- Kris Kross, rap/hip hop duo
- Chris LeDoux, country singer
- Lloyd Banks (Christopher Lloyd), American rapper
- Chris Lowe, a member of the pop duo Pet Shop Boys
- Chris Martin, member of popular alternative UK band Coldplay
- Chris Opperman, American composer, pianist
- Chris Smith (rapper) (Chris "Mack Daddy" Smith), a member of the rap/hip hop duo Kriss Kross
- Chris Squire, bassist for the English progressive rock group Yes
- Chris Tomlin, Christian song writer/singer
- Christopher Uckermann, Mexican actor and singer
- Notorious B.I.G. (Christopher George Latore Wallace), American rapper
- Chris Wolstenholme, the bassist for the English rock band Muse
- Chris Young (musician), singer and songwriter
In politics
In religion
In sports
- Chris Adams (cricketer), English cricketer
- Chris Anderson, a former American basketball player. Chris Carter was born in 1953 in London, England. He is best known for being a synthesist and founder member of Throbbing Gristle and Chris & Cosey This article is about Chris Carter the American musician producer and disc jockey Christopher Cester (born September 1981 is the drummer and vocalist from Australian rock band Jet. This article is about Chris Chaney ex-bass player of Jane's Addiction Christopher John Cheney (born January 2, 1975) is the Guitarist, main Songwriter and Lead vocalist in the Australian Chris Cornell (born Christopher John Boyle on July 20, 1964) is an American rock musician best known as the Lead singer Christopher Cross (born Christopher Geppert on May 3, 1951) is an American Singer-songwriter from San Antonio, Christopher Adam Daughtry (born December 26 1979 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States) is a Grammy nominated American Chris Gray may refer to Chris Gray (American football, offensive lineman for the Seattle Seahawks Chris Gray (rugby player, rugby player Chris Greenwood, better known by his Stage name Manafest, is a Canadian Christian rapper from Toronto, Ontario. Christopher Joseph Isaak (born June 26, 1956) is an American rock Musician and occasional Actor. Kris Kross was a teenage rap duo of the early 1990s The duo is most famous for their 1992 hit " Jump," and their fashion styling—consisting Kris Kross was a teenage rap duo of the early 1990s The duo is most famous for their 1992 hit " Jump," and their fashion styling—consisting Chris LeDoux ( October 2, 1948 &ndash March 9, 2005) was an American Country music Singer-songwriter, bronze Christopher Charles Lloyd (born April 30 1982) better known by his stage name Lloyd Banks, is an American Rapper and member of the Christopher Sean Lowe (born October 4 1959, Blackpool, Lancashire) is an English Musician, who with colleague Christopher Anthony John Martin (born 2 March 1977 is the English lead Singer-songwriter, Pianist, and occasional rhythm Guitarist of the Chris Opperman (born November 20, 1978) is an award-winning composer who has recently emerged into the mainstream Kris Kross was a teenage rap duo of the early 1990s The duo is most famous for their 1992 hit " Jump," and their fashion styling—consisting Christopher Russell Edward "Chris" Squire (born March 4, 1948) is an English musician best known as the Bass guitarist and Christopher Dwayne Tomlin (born May 4 1972) is a Christian Worship leader and Songwriter from Grand Saline, Texas Christopher Uckermann (born October 21, 1986 in Mexico City) is a Mexican singer-songwriter and actor best known as a member of the pop band RBD Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21 1972 – March 9 1997 popularly known as Biggie Smalls (after a Gangster in the 1975 film Let's Do It Again Christopher Tony Wolstenholme (born 2 December 1978, in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England) better known as Chris Wolstenholme Christopher Alan (Chris Young (born June 12, 1985 in Murfreesboro Tennessee) is an American Country music artist Christopher Samuel "Kit" Bond (born March 6, 1939) is a former governor and current senior United States Senator of Christopher Joseph Carter (born 1952 is a New Zealand politician and a member of Cabinet. Christopher John Dodd (born May 27, 1944) is an American Lawyer and Democratic Politician, who is currently serving Chris Leaman (born June 26, 1980 in Shrewsbury) is a British Liberal Democrat Politician. Chris or Christopher Robinson may refer to Christopher Robinson (priest (d Christopher Robinson ( 1763 - November 2 1798) was a soldier lawyer and political figure in Upper Canada. Saint Christopher ( Greek: Άγιος Χριστόφορος) is a Saint venerated by Roman Catholics and Orthodox Christians Christoph Schönborn, OP (born January 22, 1945) is an Austrian Cardinal of the Catholic Church and theologian This article is about the Cricketer, for the Professional wrestler, see Chris Adams (wrestler Chris Anderson may refer to Chris Anderson (TED, curator of the TED Conference Chris Anderson (writer, author journalist editor-in-chief
- Chris Armstrong (ice hockey), Canadian professional hockey player
- Chris Baker, American professional football player
- Chris Bala, American professional ice hockey player
- Kris Boyd, professional football player for Glasgow Rangers & Scotland
- Chris Brown (American football), American professional football player
- Chris Cairns, New Zealand cricketer
- Chris Campoli, Canadian professional hockey player
- Chris Cichocki, American professional ice hockey player
- Chris Capuano, American professional baseball player
- Chris Carpenter, American professional baseball player
- Cris Carter, former American football player
- Chris Chambers, American professional football player
- Christopher Chataway, British athlete
- Chris Chelios, American professional hockey player
- Chris Clark (ice hockey), Canadian professional hockey player
- Chris Cooley, American professional football player
- Chris Cooper (American football), American professional football player
- Chris Corrinet, American professional hockey player
- Chris Dahlquist, American professional hockey player
- Chris Dingman, Canadian professional hockey player
- Chris Drury, American professional hockey player
- Chris Duhon, American professional basketball player
- Chris Duncan, American professional baseball player
- Chris Fydler, former freestyle swimmer from Australia
- Chris Gayle, West indian cricketer
- Chris Gratton, Canadian professional hockey player
- Chris Henry, American professional football player
- Chris Kaman, American professional basketball player
- Chris Kunitz, Canadian professional hockey player
- Christy Mathewson, Major League Baseball player
- Chris Mihm, American professional basketball player
- Chris Osgood, Canadian professional hockey player
- Chris Paterson, Scottish rugby union footballer
- Chris Phillips, Canadian professional hockey player
- Chris Pronger, Canadian professional hockey player
- Chris Reitsma, American professional baseball player
- Chris Renaud, former backstroke swimmer from Canada
- Chris Simms, American professional football player
- Chris Simon, Canadian professional hockey player
- Chris Smith, American professional baseball player
- Chris Szarka, Canadian professional football player
- Chris Therien, Canadian professional hockey player
- Chris Webber, American professional basketball player
- Chris Weinke, American professional football player
- Chris Wells, Football player for the Ohio State University
- Chris Young (baseball outfielder), Major League Baseball player
- Chris Young (baseball starting pitcher), Major League Baseball player
- Chris Young (American football), American football player
In television and film
- Chris Carmack, American actor
- Chris Carter (screenwriter), American screenwriter and producer
- Chris Columbus (filmmaker), American filmmaker and director
- Chris Cooper (actor), Award winning actor
- Chris Evans (actor), American actor
- Chris Farley, American actor and comedian
- Topher Grace (Christopher Grace), American actor
- Christopher Guest, British/American comedian, actor, writer, director, musician, and composer
- Chris Jericho, American-Canadian actor and professional wrestler
- Christopher Knight, American actor
- Christopher Ashton Kutcher, American actor and television personality
- Christopher Lambert, French/American actor
- Christopher Lee, English actor
- Christopher Lloyd, American character actor
- Chris Marquette, American actor
- Christopher McDonald, American actor
- Christopher Plummer, Canadian actor best known for his role in The Sound of Music
- Christopher Reeve, American actor, director, producer and writer
- Chris Rock, American comedian and actor
- Christopher Titus, American comedian and actor
- Chris Tucker, American actor and comedian
- Christopher Uckermann, Mexican actor and singer
- Christopher Walken, Academy Award-winning American film and theatre actor
In wrestling
- Chris Adams (wrestler), English professional wrestler
- Chris Benoit, French-Canadian professional wrestler
- Chris Candido, American professional wrestler
- Christopher Daniels, American professional wrestler
- Chris Hero, American professional wrestler
- Chris Jericho, Canadian professional wrestler
- Chris Mordetzky, Polish-American professional wrestler also known as Chris Masters
- Christopher Nowinski, former American professional wrestler
- Chris Parks, American professional wrestler
- Chris Von Erich, American professional wrestler
In other fields
Fictional characters
- Christopher Boone, narrator of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
- Chris Griffin, character in the television show Family Guy
- Christopher Hayden, character in the television show Gilmore Girls
- Christopher Mills, a character in the videogame killer7
- Christopher Moltisanti, a character in the television series The Sopranos
- Christopher Pike (Star Trek)
- Christopher Robin, character in the Winnie-the-Pooh stories
- Christopher Smith, best known as Robert Sungden
- Christopher Thorndyke, a fictional character in the anime Sonic X
- Christopher Turk, a surgeon on the TV comedy Scrubs
- Christopher Redfield, a former S. Chris Armstrong (born on June 26, 1975, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada) is a Professional Ice hockey Chris Baker may refer to Chris Baker (race car driver Chris Baker (football player Chris Baker (politician Chris Bala (born September 24, 1978 in Alexandria Virginia) is an American professional Ice hockey player Kris Boyd (born August 18 1983 in Irvine Ayrshire) is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for Scottish Christopher Rejean Brown (born April 17 1981, in Winfield Illinois) is an American football Running back for the Houston Christopher Lance Cairns, ONZM, (born June 13, 1970) is a former All-rounder who played for the New Zealand international Cricket Chris Campoli (born July 9, 1984 in North York, Ontario) the oldest of three sons Chris J Cichocki (born September 17, 1963, in Detroit, Michigan, USA) is a retired Ice hockey right winger Christopher Frank Capuano (born August 19, 1978 in West Springfield, Massachusetts) is a Major League Baseball Starting Christopher John Carpenter (born April 27, 1975 in Exeter, New Hampshire) is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who has Christopher D Carter (born November 25, 1965) is a former American football player in the NFL. Chris Chambers may also refer to a B-side track on the Stereophonics 1997 single Traffic Christopher J Sir Christopher John Chataway PC (born January 31 1931 was a British athlete, television news broadcaster and a Conservative Politician Chris Chelios (born Christos Kostas Tselios on January 25 1962 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American professional Ice hockey Chris Clark (born March 8, 1976 in South Windsor, Connecticut) is a Professional Ice hockey right winger and is current Chris Cooley (born July 11, 1982 in Powell Wyoming) is an American football Tight end for the Washington Redskins of the Chris Cooper (born December 27, 1977 in Lincoln, Nebraska) is an American football Defensive lineman for the Seattle Chris Corrinet (born October 29, 1978) is a retired American professional Ice hockey right winger who played eight games for the Christopher Dahlquist (born December 14, 1962 in Fridley, Minnesota) is a retired American Ice hockey defenseman. Chris Dingman (born July 6, 1976 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey player Christopher Drury (born August 20, 1976 in Trumbull, Connecticut) is a professional hockey player who is currently the captain of Chris Nicholas Duhon (born August 31 1982, in Mamou Louisiana) is an American professional Basketball player for the New York Christopher Edward Duncan (born May 5, 1981 in Tucson Arizona) is an Outfielder / First baseman for the St Christopher ("Chris" John Fydler (born 8 November 1972 in Sydney New South Wales) is a former freestyle Swimmer from Australia Christopher "Chris" Henry Gayle (born 21 September, 1979 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a West Indian Cricketer Christopher Gratton (born July 5, 1975 in Brantford, Ontario) is a professional ice hockey player with the Tampa Bay Lightning of Chris Henry may refer to Chris Henry (wide receiver, American football player for the Cincinnati Bengals Chris Henry (running back, Christopher Zane Kaman (born April 28 1982 in Grand Rapids Michigan) is an American professional Basketball player for the NBA 's Los Chris Kunitz (born September 26, 1979 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada) is a Professional Ice hockey left wing Christopher "Christy" Mathewson ( August 12 1880 &ndash October 7 1925) nicknamed "Big Six" "The Christian Gentleman" Christopher Steven Mihm (born July 16 1979 is a 7 ft (213 m 265 pound (120 kg American professional Basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers Christopher John Osgood (born November 26, 1972 in Peace River Alberta) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey Goaltender Chris Paterson (born March 30 1978 in Edinburgh) is a Scottish Rugby union footballer Chris Phillips (born March 9 1978 is a Canadian Professional Ice hockey player Christopher Robert Pronger (born October 10 1974 is a Canadian professional Ice hockey defenceman with the Anaheim Ducks of the National Christopher Michael Reitsma (born December 31, 1977 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Chris Renaud (born August 29, 1976 in Fredericton New Brunswick) is a former Backstroke Swimmer from Canada, who Christopher David Simms (born August 29, 1980 in) is an American football Quarterback for the Tennessee Titans of the National Chris Simon (born January 30, 1972 in Wawa, Ontario) is a professional Ice hockey left wing who recently signed a contract Chris Szarka (born February 12, 1975 in Vancouver British Columbia) is a Canadian Football League fullback for the Saskatchewan Chris B Therien (born December 14 1971 in Ottawa, Ontario) is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey player Mayce Edward Christopher Webber III (born March 1 1973 in Detroit, Michigan) better known as Chris Webber and nicknamed C-Webb, is a retired Christopher Jon Weinke (born July 31, 1972 in St Paul Minnesota) is an American football Quarterback. Chris Wells can refer to either of the following Chris Wells (American football, Ohio State football player Chris Wells (ice hockey, Christopher Brandon Young (born September 5 1983 in Houston Texas) is a Center fielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Christopher Lamont Young (born January 23, 1980 in Senoia Georgia) is a former American football safety who played for the Denver James Christopher Carmack (born December 22, 1980) better known as Chris Carmack, is an American actor and former male fashion model Christopher Carl Carter (born October 13, 1956) is an American Screenwriter, Film director and producer, best known Christopher 'Chris' Columbus (born September 10 1958, Spangler Pennsylvania) is an American filmmaker Christopher W "Chris" Cooper (born July 9, 1951) is an Academy Award -winning American Film Actor. Christopher Robert Evans (born June 13, 1981) is an American Actor. Christopher Crosby "Chris" Farley (February 15 1964 &ndash December 18 1997 was an American Comedian and Actor. Christopher John "Topher" Grace (born July 12, 1978) is an American Actor, best known for playing the lead role of Eric Forman Christopher Guest (born February 5 1948 is an Emmy Award-winning writer Grammy Award-winning composer/musician director and comic actor Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9 1970 better known by his Ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-born Canadian Television and stage Christopher Anton Knight (born November 7, 1957) is an American actor best known for playing Peter Brady on the 1970s series Christopher Ashton Kutcher ( commonly known as Ashton Kutcher (born February 7 1978 is an American actor and former fashion model best known for playing Michael Christopher Lambert (born March 29, 1957 as Christophe Guy Denis Lambert) is an American -born French actor Christopher Frank Carandini Lee CBE, CStJ (born 27 May 1922 is a two-time Screen Actors Guild Award-nominated Saturn Award-winning English Actor Christopher Allen Lloyd (born October 22, 1938) is a three-time Emmy Award -winning American Actor. Christopher George Marquette (born October 3, 1984) is an American Film and Television actor Christopher McDonald (born February 15 1955) is an American Actor. Arthur Christopher Orme Plummer, CC (born December 13 1929 is a Canadian Theater, Film and Television actor. Christopher D'Olier Reeve ( September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) was an American Actor, director, Christopher Julius Rock III (born February 7, 1965) is an American Comedian, Actor, Screenwriter, Television Christopher Todd Titus (born October 1, 1964 in Castro Valley California) is an American Comedian and actor. Christopher "Chris" Tucker (born August 31, 1972) is an American Actor and Comedian most widely known for his roles Christopher Uckermann (born October 21, 1986 in Mexico City) is a Mexican singer-songwriter and actor best known as a member of the pop band RBD Christopher Walken (born March 31 1943 is an American Film and Theatre Actor. This article is about the Wrestler, for the Cricketer, see Christopher Adams (cricketer Christopher Adams ( February 10 Christopher Michael Benoit (bə'nwɑ (May 21 1967—June 24 2007 was a Canadian professional wrestler who in 2007 received extensive media coverage as a Christopher Candito ( March 21 1972 &ndash April 28 2005) On November 19, 1994, Candido won a 10-man tournament defeating Daniel Christopher Covell (born December 24, 1971) is an American professional wrestler, best known in the United States by his ring name Chris Spradlin (born December 24 1979 is an American professional wrestler, better known by his Ring name, Chris Hero. Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9 1970 better known by his Ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-born Canadian Television and stage Chris Mordetzky (born January 8 1983 showed promo style introductory videos outlining him as The Masterpiece, touting him as having a body so perfect it would appear Christopher John Nowinski (born September 24, 1978 in Arlington Heights Illinois) is an Author and a former professional wrestler Christopher J "Chris" Parks Border City Wrestling BCW Can-Am Heavyweight Championship ( 1 time Chris Adkisson ( September 30, 1969 &ndash September 12, 1991) was an American professional wrestler, best known under Chris Crocker (born December 2 1987 is an American Internet celebrity and self-described " edutainer " who produces and acts in transgressive Christopher Hedrick "Chris Hedrick" (born 1962 is the President and CEO of Intrepid Learning Solutions a Seattle, Washington-based learning services company which Chris Hughes may refer to Chris Hughes (Facebook, co-founder of Facebook Chris Hughes member of the band Beep Beep Christo (born as Christo Vladimirov Javacheff, Bulgarian: Христо Явашев and Jeanne-Claude (born as Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon Christopher Robin Milne (21 August 1920 &ndash 20 April 1996 was the son of author Alan Alexander Milne and Dorothy de Sélincourt. Alan Alexander Milne (ˈmɪln (18 January 1882 &ndash 31 January 1956 was an English Author, best known for his Books about the Teddy bear Christopher Robin is a character created by A A Milne. After the rights were sold he has subsequently appeared in Disney cartoons Christopher Latham Sholes ( February 14, 1819 - February 17, 1890) was an American Inventor who invented the first Sir Christopher Wren ( 20 October 1632 &ndash 25 February 1723) was a 17th century English Designer, Astronomer The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time is a 2003 Novel by British writer Mark Haddon. Christopher "Chris" Griffin is a Fictional character from the animated series Family Guy. Family Guy is an animated American television sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane that airs on Fox and regularly on other This is a list of characters for the Comedy-drama Television series Gilmore Girls. This is a list of characters who appear in the 2005 Video game Killer7, and its in-depth guide Hand in killer7. Christopher Moltisanti, played by Michael Imperioli, is a Fictional character on the HBO TV series The Sopranos. This is a list of minor characters from the Science fiction television series Star Trek The Original Series. Christopher Robin is a character created by A A Milne. After the rights were sold he has subsequently appeared in Disney cartoons Christopher Smith may refer to Christopher Smith (English actor (born 1984 English actor Christopher Smith (director, British film T. A. R. S member and currently a BSAA member in the Resident Evil series. Resident Evil (known in Japan as) is a Survival horror Video game series and Media franchise consisting of Comic books novelizations
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References
Christopher is a City in Franklin County, Illinois, United States.
Dictionary
Christopher
-proper noun
- A male given name.
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