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Chrétien is the French form of the Latin name Christianus, meaning follower of Christ, itself derived from the Greek Christos, meaning anointed one. The name spread widely across medieval Europe as Christianity became the dominant religion, making it both a statement of faith and a common personal name. The twelfth-century French poet Chrétien de Troyes, who composed influential Arthurian romances including Lancelot and Perceval, is among its most celebrated bearers. Related forms include Christian, Cristian, Cristiano, and the feminine Christiane.