Chris

Short for Christopher

Chris is a given name, usually short for Christopher or Christine.

It works as a standalone name or casual alternative to the formal version: Everyone calls him Chris.

The name's gender-neutrality makes it useful when the full name isn't known: Is Chris your brother or sister?

name

Chrissy

Diminutive of Christina

KristenScandinavian feminine name
nicknameInformal substitute name
diminutiveVery small, or nickname form

given · forename · baptismal · moniker · appellation · namesake · anointed

masculine

guy

Chap or steadying cable

dudeInformal word for man
ladBoy or young man
fellowMan or companion

man · boy · bro · mate · bloke · gentleman · everyman · buddy · pal

familiarity

friendly

Showing kindness, warmth

approachableEasy to engage with
casualRelaxed and informal
easygoingRelaxed in temperament

down-to-earth · relatable · everyday · common · neighborly · ordinary · unpretentious · regular · familiar · likable

Categories

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Phrases

Christmas treesDecorated conifers for holidays
merry ChristmasFestive December salutation
Christmas DayDecember 25th celebration
Christmas presentGift given December 25th
Christmas cardFestive seasonal correspondence
Christmas lightsDecorative winter display bulbs

Family

Christmas, Christ, Christian, Christianity, Christopher, Christendom, Christine, Christina, Christlike

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G