CHRISTOPHER
Gender: Masculine
Usage: English
Pronounced: KRIS-ta-fer
From the Late Greek name Χριστοφορος (Christophoros) meaning "bearing Christ", derived from Χριστος (Christos) combined with φερω (phero) "to bear, to carry". It was used by early Christians as a metaphorical name, expressing that they carried Christ in their hearts. In the Middle Ages, literal interpretations of the name's etymology led to legends about a Saint Christopher who carried the young Jesus across a river. He has come to be regarded as the patron saint of travellers.
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That explains a bit now doesn't it. Hahaha!
I got this info from BehindTheName.com
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
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