English/Greek · Unisex name
Chris
“short form of Christopher or Christine”
About the name Chris
Chris is an English short form of Christopher for boys and of Christine, Christina and similar names for girls. These names derive ultimately from the Greek word Christos, meaning anointed, which is the Greek title of Jesus. Chris is used both as a nickname and as an independent given name. It is found throughout the English-speaking world and in many other countries.
- Meaning
- short form of Christopher or Christine
- Origin
- English/Greek
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- KRIS(1 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Kris
If you like Chris
- Matt
- Nick
- Rob
- Jamie
Middle names for Chris
- Chris Lee
- Chris Anne
- Chris Marie
- Chris James
- Chris Alex
Questions about Chris
- What does Chris mean?
- Chris is an English name meaning "short form of Christopher or Christine".
- How do you pronounce Chris?
- Chris is pronounced KRIS, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Chris?
- Variants of Chris include Kris.
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