Christofer

Christofer is a given name used in various countries as a variant of Christopher. It is typically male and is found in several European languages, often in regions where other spellings such as Christoph or Christoffer appear.

Etymology: The name derives from the Greek Christophoros, from Christos meaning Christ and phorein meaning to bear or carry. The compound is traditionally interpreted as "bearing Christ" or "Christ-bearer."

Usage and variants: Christofer is one of several spellings of the name. Other common forms include Christopher, Christoph, Christoffer, and Kristofer. The exact spelling and pronunciation vary by language and culture, with Christopher being the dominant English form and Christofer appearing in some Nordic and European contexts.

Notable people: One public figure who uses this spelling is Christofer Drew Ingle (born 1991), an American musician best known as Christofer Drew of the indie rock band Never Shout Never.

See also: Christopher (name).