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Christopher

11 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A masculine given name of Greek origin meaning 'bearer of Christ'. Commonly used in English-speaking countries and associated with Saint Christopher, patron saint of travellers.

Christopher was named after his grandfather who had immigrated from Ireland.

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Chris

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Wordle

Proper noun not typically used; contains CHRIS- prefix pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 18 points; may not be allowed as a proper noun in standard play

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