Kris

Kris is a Scandinavian and English short form of Kristian or Kristoffer, themselves derived from the Greek Christianos and Christophoros, meaning respectively follower of Christ and bearer of Christ, with the root Christos meaning anointed one. The name gained widespread independent use in the twentieth century across Northern Europe and North America, functioning as both a given name and a nickname. It is used for people of any gender, with feminine bearers often having longer forms such as Kristina or Kristen. Related forms include Chris, Kriss, and Krist.