Kristopher

Kristopher is an English spelling variant of Christopher, which derives from the Late Latin Christophorus, itself from the Greek Christophoros, meaning bearer of Christ, formed from Christos (Christ) and pherein (to carry). The name gained widespread use in medieval Europe through the legend of Saint Christopher, a martyred saint said to have carried the Christ child across a river. Kristopher emerged as an alternative spelling reflecting phonetic respelling conventions common in modern English-speaking countries. Related forms include Christopher, Cristopher, and the Scandinavian Kristoffer.