Christoph

Christoph is a masculine given name of German origin, derived from the Latin Christophorus and the Greek Christophoros, meaning bearer of Christ or Christ-bearer. The form is common in German-speaking countries and in parts of Central Europe, with English-language equivalents including Christopher. The name's popularity is partly connected with Saint Christopher, the patron saint of travellers.

Variants and related forms appear in other languages, such as Christophe (French), Kristof or Kristoffer (Scandinavian and Central European), and Christof (a shorter form used in German).

Notable bearers include Christoph Waltz (born 1959), Austrian actor known for Inglourious Basterds and Django Unchained; Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714–1787), German-born composer who helped shape the Classical style; Christoph Daum (born 1953), German football manager; Christoph Schlingensief (1960–2010), German filmmaker and artist; Christoph Niemann (born 1970), German illustrator; and Christoph Martin Wieland (1733–1813), German writer and poet.