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Kristoffer

kris-TOH-fer

Popularity

#8034

falling

Letters

10

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

3,928

Peak Year

#305 in 1978

First Recorded

1967

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

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

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KrisKifferTopher

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Kristoffer Joner

    Norwegian actor in film and television.

  • Kristoffer Appelquist

    Swedish stand-up comedian and actor.

Nicknames

KrisKifferTopher

Spelling Variations

ChristofferCristofferKristopher

Similar Names

ChristopherChristianKlausKresten

Personality Traits

LoyalKindResponsiblePractical

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