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Kristofer

KRIS-toh-fer

Popularity

#3483

falling

Letters

9

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

9,761

Peak Year

#349 in 1978

First Recorded

1945

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Scandinavian variant of Christopher, from the Greek name Christophoros, meaning 'Christ-bearer'.

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KrisChrisKit

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Kristofer Hivju

    Norwegian actor known for Game of Thrones

  • Kristofer Folkestad

    Norwegian jurist and politician

Nicknames

KrisChrisKit

Spelling Variations

ChristopherChristofferKristoffer

Similar Names

AlexanderOliverTheodoreSebastian

Personality Traits

LoyalStrongIntelligentKind

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