Meaning: Follower of Christ
The story
Christian comes from the medieval Latin name Christianus, a Christian. It has been used in England since the Middle Ages and has a long royal history in Denmark.
Nicknames
- Chris
- Kit
- Christy
Spellings & variants
- Cristian
- Kristian
- Christiaan
- Cristiano
Famous namesakes
- Christian DiorDesigner
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
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Style
Origins
Christian comes from Latin and Greek.
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