Find out how popular the first name Chrispher has been for the last 14 years (from 1974 to 1987) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Chrispher by gender

Based on the last 14 years of data, Chrispher is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1987, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Chrispher.

The history of the first name Chrispher

The name Chrispher is derived from the Greek name Christophoros, which means "Christ-bearer" or "bearer of Christ." The name originated in the early Christian era, likely around the 3rd or 4th century AD. It was initially a descriptive name given to early Christian martyrs who were said to have carried the image or symbol of Christ.

The name Chrispher has its roots in the legend of St. Christopher, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century. According to the legend, St. Christopher was a tall and powerful man who devoted his life to carrying travelers across a treacherous river. One day, he encountered a young child who asked to be carried across the river. As St. Christopher carried the child on his shoulders, the child's weight became increasingly heavy, representing the burden of the entire world that Christ bore. The child revealed himself to be the Christ child, and St. Christopher was then baptized and took on the name Christophoros.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chrispher dates back to the 7th century, when a Christian martyr named Christopher was killed in Samos, Greece, during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Decius. Over the centuries, the name spread throughout Europe, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions.

Notable figures throughout history who bore the name Chrispher include Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), the Italian explorer credited with discovering the Americas. Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593) was an English playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era, known for works like "Doctor Faustus" and "The Jew of Malta." Christopher Wren (1632-1723) was a renowned English architect who designed several iconic buildings in London, including St. Paul's Cathedral.

Another famous bearer of the name was Christopher Isherwood (1904-1986), a British novelist and playwright known for works like "The Berlin Stories" and "A Single Man." Christopher Reeve (1952-2004) was an American actor best known for his portrayal of Superman in the 1978 film and its sequels.

The name Chrispher has maintained its popularity throughout the centuries, particularly in Christian-dominated regions, due to its strong religious and cultural significance. Despite various spellings and regional variations, the name continues to evoke the symbolic meaning of bearing or carrying Christ.

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