Christopher Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity

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Christopher means “bearing Christ” in Greek, making it a suitable name for boys. The ancient Greek Cypriot title Christos, meaning “Christ” in English, is an inspiration for the modern English name C. Throughout history, it has also been presented to several saints, including Saint C-h-r-i-s-t-o-p-h-e-r in the third century in particular.

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