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Christopher

American

[kris-tuh-fer] / ˈkrɪs tə fər /

noun

Saint, died a.d. c250, Christian martyr.
a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “Christ-bearer.”

Christopher British

/ ˈkrɪstəfə /

noun

Saint. 3rd century _ad , Christian martyr; patron saint of travellers

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Christopher Cultural

A Christian saint (though no longer listed by the Catholic Church in the Calendar of Saints). Jesus appeared to him as a little child whom Christopher carried across a stream. Christopher means “Christ-bearer.”

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Christopher is the patron saint of travelers.

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Christopher Nolan returns this year with his first film since 2023's Oppenheimer, which won the Oscar for best picture.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller now finds it harder to advocate for lower interest rates due to recent inflation shocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Christopher Meloni has a message for Elliot Stabler fans: “Thank you ... for sticking with him and welcoming him back.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Julian began the series in the early ’90s after coming out, dedicating his work to his lover, Christopher.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

He touched it to his lips and gave it to Christopher.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

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