criss

Criss is a name used as both a given name and a surname. It is most commonly encountered as a given name or nickname in English-speaking countries, where it may function as a stand-alone name or as a shortened form of longer names such as Christopher or Christine. The surname Criss is far less common but appears in genealogical records and among some families.

Notable people with the given name Criss include Criss Oliva (1966–1993), an American guitarist who co-founded and played with the metal band Savatage. Another prominent bearer of the name is Criss Angel (born Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos, 1967), an American illusionist and entrepreneur who performs under the stage name Criss Angel.

In popular culture, Criss is primarily seen in stage names or as a brand element. The word criss is also used in the term criss-cross, referring to ways of crossing or intersecting at angles, a usage that conveys a pattern of interlaced lines or paths.