Today's baby name is the poll winner- Christopher.
The most common baby name poll winner is Christopher.
CHRISTOPHER
Gender: Masculine
Usage: English
Pronounced: KRIS-tə-fər
From the Late Greek name Χριστοφορος (Christophoros) meaning "bearing Christ", derived from Χριστος (Christos) combined with φερω (phero) "to bear, to carry". It was used by early Christians as a metaphorical name, expressing that they carried Christ in their hearts. In the Middle Ages, literal interpretations of the name's etymology led to legends about a Saint Christopher who carried the young Jesus across a river. He has come to be regarded as the patron saint of travellers.
As an English given name, Christopher has been in general use since the 15th century. In Denmark it was borne by three kings (their names are usually spelled Christoffer), including the 15th-century Christopher of Bavaria who also ruled Norway and Sweden. Other famous bearers include Italian explorer Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), English playwright Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593), and the fictional character Christopher Robin from A. A. Milne's 'Winnie-the-Pooh' books.
Christopher first appears on the SS lists of baby names in the year 1880 at the number 141 spot. Christopher took a very subtle decline in popularity over the next 50 years. The highest Christopher has been on the top 1000 list was in 1933 at the number 376 spot. In the 1940's Christopher regained some popularity and moved swiftly into the top 200. Picking up momentum, by 1949 Christopher was in the top 100 at the number 81 spot. By 1965 Christopher made it to the top 20 at the number 18 spot and only two years later (in 1967) made it to the top 10 at the number 9 spot. Christopher never did make it to the number 1 spot, but came very close at the number 2 spot in the years 1972-1973, 1979-1994. From 1994 to 2008 Christpher still held on to the top 10 list, until 2009 when it slipped to number 11.
I have loved the name Christopher since I was a little girl. I remember vividly a little doll (a monchichi to be exact) that I had as a little girl who I named Christopher. Christopher is one of those longer, older, well-rounded names that I personally think will be around as a favorite for many more years to come. It's not a name that seems too pretentious or formal though it is a long name at 11 letters long. There is something very warm and fuzzy about the name Christopher. It's one of those names that sounds perfectly fitting on a newborn baby cooing and babbling away in his crib, and yet handsome and romantic sounding on an adult man. I also find it very professional sounding for an adult. I do realize this name is very popular and quite common and some might shy away from using it because of that very fact, but I will always have a huge soft spot for this well used, and well loved name.
For public opinion on the name Christopher please see the question I asked on
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First and middle name suggestions for Christopher will be quite fun for me since I love this well-rounded name so much. First and Middle names I would suggest using for Christopher would be:
Christopher Weston
Christopher James
Christopher Everett
Christopher Thomas
Christopher Ashton
Christopher Blaine
Christopher Dean
Lucas Christopher
Bennett Christopher
Brennan Christopher
Asa Christopher
Joseph Christopher
Aaron Christopher
Alternative name suggestions for Christopher might be:
Christian/Cristian
Christos
Crispin
Crisiant
Cristiano
Cristo
Of the alternatives I really like Cristian and Crispin. Both are under used, nice, masculine, and very strong names. I think Christopher can still hold it's own even though it's popular but if you are looking for something a bit less well used then these alternatives are a nice place to start.
Overall I think Christopher is a wonderfully masculine, well-rounded, professional name. It will age wonderfully well. I think it will be around for a very long time to come, and will be just as handsome in 50 years as it is today. It's alternatives are unusual and different, very refreshing for parents looking for something not so typically 'traditional' as Christopher is. I will always love this name, as it reminds me of my childhood. Bias aside I truly don't think this name is ready to be shelved just yet.
J. Kristen
The most common baby name poll winner is Christopher.
CHRISTOPHER
Gender: Masculine
Usage: English
Pronounced: KRIS-tə-fər
From the Late Greek name Χριστοφορος (Christophoros) meaning "bearing Christ", derived from Χριστος (Christos) combined with φερω (phero) "to bear, to carry". It was used by early Christians as a metaphorical name, expressing that they carried Christ in their hearts. In the Middle Ages, literal interpretations of the name's etymology led to legends about a Saint Christopher who carried the young Jesus across a river. He has come to be regarded as the patron saint of travellers.
As an English given name, Christopher has been in general use since the 15th century. In Denmark it was borne by three kings (their names are usually spelled Christoffer), including the 15th-century Christopher of Bavaria who also ruled Norway and Sweden. Other famous bearers include Italian explorer Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), English playwright Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593), and the fictional character Christopher Robin from A. A. Milne's 'Winnie-the-Pooh' books.
Christopher first appears on the SS lists of baby names in the year 1880 at the number 141 spot. Christopher took a very subtle decline in popularity over the next 50 years. The highest Christopher has been on the top 1000 list was in 1933 at the number 376 spot. In the 1940's Christopher regained some popularity and moved swiftly into the top 200. Picking up momentum, by 1949 Christopher was in the top 100 at the number 81 spot. By 1965 Christopher made it to the top 20 at the number 18 spot and only two years later (in 1967) made it to the top 10 at the number 9 spot. Christopher never did make it to the number 1 spot, but came very close at the number 2 spot in the years 1972-1973, 1979-1994. From 1994 to 2008 Christpher still held on to the top 10 list, until 2009 when it slipped to number 11.
I have loved the name Christopher since I was a little girl. I remember vividly a little doll (a monchichi to be exact) that I had as a little girl who I named Christopher. Christopher is one of those longer, older, well-rounded names that I personally think will be around as a favorite for many more years to come. It's not a name that seems too pretentious or formal though it is a long name at 11 letters long. There is something very warm and fuzzy about the name Christopher. It's one of those names that sounds perfectly fitting on a newborn baby cooing and babbling away in his crib, and yet handsome and romantic sounding on an adult man. I also find it very professional sounding for an adult. I do realize this name is very popular and quite common and some might shy away from using it because of that very fact, but I will always have a huge soft spot for this well used, and well loved name.
For public opinion on the name Christopher please see the question I asked on
Yahoo!Answers
First and middle name suggestions for Christopher will be quite fun for me since I love this well-rounded name so much. First and Middle names I would suggest using for Christopher would be:
Christopher Weston
Christopher James
Christopher Everett
Christopher Thomas
Christopher Ashton
Christopher Blaine
Christopher Dean
Lucas Christopher
Bennett Christopher
Brennan Christopher
Asa Christopher
Joseph Christopher
Aaron Christopher
Alternative name suggestions for Christopher might be:
Christian/Cristian
Christos
Crispin
Crisiant
Cristiano
Cristo
Of the alternatives I really like Cristian and Crispin. Both are under used, nice, masculine, and very strong names. I think Christopher can still hold it's own even though it's popular but if you are looking for something a bit less well used then these alternatives are a nice place to start.
Overall I think Christopher is a wonderfully masculine, well-rounded, professional name. It will age wonderfully well. I think it will be around for a very long time to come, and will be just as handsome in 50 years as it is today. It's alternatives are unusual and different, very refreshing for parents looking for something not so typically 'traditional' as Christopher is. I will always love this name, as it reminds me of my childhood. Bias aside I truly don't think this name is ready to be shelved just yet.
J. Kristen
