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Updated June 2026
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.”
/ˈkrɪs.tə.fə(r)/
chris·to·pher
Proper noun not typically used; contains CHRIS- prefix pattern
Worth 18 points; may not be allowed as a proper noun in standard play
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