Chris

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Chris
Pronunciation /krɪs/
GenderUnisex
Origin
Word/name Greek
Other names
Related names Christopher, Christina, Christine, Christophe

Chris is a short form of various names including Christopher, Christian, Christina, and Christine. [1] Chris is also used as a name in its own right, however it is not as common. [2]

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References

  1. "MFnames.com – Origin and Meaning of Chris". Archived from the original on 2009-05-12. Retrieved 2009-04-24.
  2. "SSA.gov – Top Names of the 1970's".