Name of the Day: CHRISTOPHER

Today's name of the day is CHRISTOPHER (Greek origin; meaning "Christ-bearer.")
**In religion, CHRISTOPHER is considered to be the "patron saint of travelers and drivers."


CHRISTOPHER is one of those classic names that has been used for centuries. And, it is also a name that has inspired plenty of variations to the original. A little known fact (and interesting tidbit!) about CHRISTOPHER is that it's considered gender neutral ~ meaning it's a name for both boys and girls. Of course, when most people hear the name CHRISTOPHER, they automatically assume it's a boy but that doesn't have to be the case. So, if you love the name CHRISTOPHER and you're expecting a baby girl, the name is still considered a winner!

Famous Faces of CHRISTOPHER:

Christopher Walken (actor)
Christopher Reeves (actor)
Christopher Norris (actress)
Christopher Columbus (explorer)
Christopher Lloyd (actor)
Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G." Wallace (rapper)
Christopher Tucker (actor/comedian)
Christopher "Topher" Grace (actor)
Christopher Brown (pop singer)
Christopher Masterson (actor)
Christopher Cornell (singer/songwriter)

Spelling and Name Variations to the standard CHRISTOPHER:

Christapher/Cristopher/Kristopher/Kristofer/Chrystophyr

Christoph/Christophe/Kristoff/Kristophe

Christoforo/Christophoros/Christoforos

Christobal/Cristobal

Christovao

Christos

As you can see, there are a few ways to have fun with the classic CHRISTOPHER. Regardless of the route you choose, take comfort in knowing that CHRISTOPHER is a name staple. It's been around for centuries, proving that it will definitely last a lifetime!