Christopher

Christopher is the name that corresponds to the Greek name/word Christophoros. The latter consists of words for 'Christ' (Khristos, meaning "anointed with chrism", and not originally connected to religion despite popular belief) and "to bear" (pherein). It was popular with early Christians who believed they "carried" Christ in their hearts.

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Greek - Christ - Anointed - Chrism - Christian

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The name also became associated with the apocryphal story of a giant who physically carried the Christ-child across a river. See Saint Christopher.

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Apocryphal - Saint Christopher

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The truncations Chris, Christ, Christo, Christoph, Christophe are also used as names, in various languages.

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Nicknames derived from Christopher include Chris, Pher (pronounced Fur), Kit and Topher (eg Topher Grace).

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Nicknames - Topher Grace

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