Chris Name Meaning & Origin
Chris
Origin of the name Chris:
Short form of Christian, derived from the Latin christiānus (a Christian, a follower of Christ), which is from the Greek christianos (a Christian, a follower of Christ). Short: Chris
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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The name Chris is amazing, when I hear the name, I think of a strong wise man, and sure enough it is true
- Personal experiences with the name Chris
My mother's ex-boyfriend's brother is names Chris.
- Nicknames for Chris
Christopher, Chris-luis, Chris wiz, Chrissy, CH, Chri (cry),C-man Fronz, Crig
- Meanings and history of the name Chris
Greek~ 'carrier of Christ', Famous bearer: St Christopher, patron Saint of travelers, is believed to have carried the Christ-child across a river.
- Famous real-life people named Chris
Chris Lilley, Australian comedian
Chris "Motionless" Cerulli, lead singer for gothic metal/ metalcore band Motionless In White.
Chris "Fronzilla" Fronzak-Attila lead singer
Chris Gorman, an American photographer and drummer who used to play alongside with his brother Tom in alternative rock band Belly.
Chris Brown, American singer
Chris "Beanie" Wells, American football running back for the Arizona Cardinals.
Chris Samuels, American football offensive tackle for the Washington Redskins.
Chris Rock, American actor and comedian.
Chris Johnson, American football running back for the Tennessee Titans
Chris Cooper, American actor.
Chris Martin, not from Coldplay, in the Guinness World Records for
Chris Totman, Tree stump, sexually attracted to water
Chris Evans, American actor
Chris Pine, American actor
Chris Pratt, American actor
Chris Hemsworth, Australian actor
Chris Collins a.k.a. WeeklyChris (Famous for instagram,vine,twitter, etc.)
Chris Caldwell, Founder, Manager, Lead singer on the boy band "Back Seat Boys", Amazing Artist, Traveled to the Moon using a motorcycle.
Chris O'Donnell, American actor. Has starred in "Men Don't Leave", "Scent of a Woman" and the CBS hit drama "NCIS: Los Angeles." He is one of 7 children and has 5 kids himself.
Chris Tallman, American actor and comedian
Chris Bang, South Korean leader, rapper, lead dancer, and lead vocalist of South Korean pop boy group Stray Kids
Chris Kyle -- US Navy SEAL Sniper, wrote the best selling book American Sniper/American Gun. Husband, father, and friend to all. Starred on the NBC series Stars Earn Stripes.- Chris in song, story & screen
Chris Argent - From MTV's Teen Wolf (Played by JR Bourne.)
Chris Redfield, main character and protagonist in the Resident Evil series.Chris Halliwell, character from "Charmed", second son of Leo Wyatt and Piper Halliwell, middle child of him and his siblings, his older brother, Wyatt and younger sister, Melinda.
Chris Griffin, character on Family Guy.
Chris Chambers, character of the movie 'Stand By Me' (Played by River Phoenix)