Chris

Chris is a given name commonly used as a shortened form of Christopher for males and of Christine or Christina for females, though it is also widely used as an independent name in modern times. The name derives from the Greek Khrīstophoros, "Christ-bearer," via Latin Christophorus, meaning "bearing Christ" or "Christ-bearer." The English form Chris emerged in the Early Modern period and became widely adopted in the 20th century as a standalone name and as a nickname.

In English-speaking countries, Chris is predominantly male in earlier decades but has become a popular unisex form, especially in the United States and the United Kingdom. It has various spellings and can correspond to names Kris, Chrissy, Crista, or Christine in female usage. The name is common across many cultures due to Christian influence and modern naming trends.

Notable people named Chris include actors Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pratt, and Chris Martin; musicians Chris Cornell and Chris Brown; athletes Chris Paul and Chris Froome; politicians Chris Christie and Chris Murphy. In fiction, characters named Chris appear in various media, such as Chris Griffin from Family Guy and Chris Redfield from the Resident Evil series. The name remains widely used and recognized worldwide.