Christian

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First used as a girl's name in the Middle Ages. Became more common as a boy's name during the 18th century, probably due to the main character in John Bunyan's book, "Pilgrim's Progress." A top 50 name in Austria and Denmark. Kristian is preferred in Norway. , Variant of Christiana. Follower of Christ.

Popularity: Boys Ranked #29 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Latin; Greek
Gender: Unisex
Meaning Tags: Religious or Spiritual; + Add a Meaning Tag
Variations: Christiana +; Christianne +; Christy +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Christiaan +; Cristian +; Kristian +; Krystian +; + Add an Alternative
Nicknames: Chris +; + Add a Nickname
Personality: christian; + Add a Personality Trait
Famous Christians: Hans Christian Andersen (children's author); Christian Kane (actor); Christian Bale (actor); Christian Dior (French fashion designer); Christian Campbell (Canadian actor); Christian Slater (actor); Christian LeBlanc (actor); Christian Coulson (British actor); + Add a Famous Christian
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: Greek Boy Baby Names; Top 50 Boy Names of 2005; Top 50 Boy Names of 2009