Kristoff

Kristoff is a masculine given name of Scandinavian origin. It is a variant of Christoph or Christopher, derived from the Greek Christophoros, meaning 'bearing Christ' or 'Christ-bearer'. In Scandinavia, spellings such as Kristoffer are common, while Kristoff is used as an anglicized or modern variant.

Variations in spelling and usage include Kristoffer, Kristofer, Kristian, and Kristoph; the form Kristoff tends to appear in English-speaking contexts and as a surname in a minority of cases.

Notable people with the given name Kristoff include Kristoff St. John (1966–2019), an American actor best known for his role on The Young and the Restless.

In popular culture, Kristoff is the name of a main character in Disney's Frozen (2013) and its sequels. Kristoff is an ice harvester who befriends Anna and supports her quest to save their kingdom. The character has contributed to the name's recognition in contemporary media.