God is gracious; diminutive of John
Name Profile
Chris
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Chris.
Primary meaning
Short form of Christopher or Christine
Pronunciation: KRIS
Profile summary
Nickname widely used as given name. The current meaning shown for this name is Short form of Christopher or Christine. The catalog pronunciation is listed as KRIS. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Chris. Chris appears in unisex naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Chris is currently cataloged under English origin, and this page describes its meaning as Short form of Christopher or Christine.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English origin and English-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Chris is grouped as a vintage unisex name. Related forms for this profile include Chris. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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