Christopher
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Christopher means “Christ-bearer” or “carrier of Christ.”
Meaning
Christopher comes from the Greek name Christophoros, meaning “Christ-bearer” or “carrier of Christ,” from Christos plus a verb meaning “to bear.” In Christian tradition, the name was especially associated with St. Christopher, whose legend helped make the name widely known and venerated.
Origin
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Fun fact
A common nickname for Christopher is Kit.
Confidence: sourced. Sources: History of Christian Names, Praenomina; or, the etymology of the principal Christian names of Great Britain and Ireland.