Christian (given name) facts for kids

The name Christian is a popular name for both boys and girls. It comes from the old Latin word Christianus. This word means "follower of Christ". People have used this name for a very long time, even since the Middle Ages. It was especially common for girls back then.

Today, the name Christian is quite popular in Europe, the United States, and other English-speaking countries. In Europe, it's mostly a boy's name. But in the 1600s and 1700s, it was a common first name for girls in Scotland.

If you know someone named Christian, they might also be called by a shorter name or nickname. Some common nicknames are Chris, Chrissy, Crix, or Xian. There are also many female versions of the name. These include Christine, Christina, Christiane, Kristen, Kristin, and Kirsten.

The Name in Other Languages

The name Christian is used all over the world. It sounds a little different in other languages. Here are a few examples:

• Christiaan (Afrikaans, Dutch)
• Kristian (Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish)
• Chrétien (French)
• Christian (German)
• Krisztián (Hungarian)
• Cristiano (Italian, Portuguese)
• Krystian (Polish)
• Cristian (Spanish, Romanian)

Famous People Named Christian

Many well-known people have the name Christian. Here are some examples:

Christian

• Christian Bale: A famous actor from Wales. He has starred in many movies.
• Christian Dior: A very famous French fashion designer. He created a well-known fashion house.
• Christian Eriksen: A talented football player from Denmark. He plays in the midfield.
• Christian Slater: An American actor. He has been in many films and TV shows.
• Christian Vieri: A retired Italian football player. He was a great striker.
• Christian Wulff: A German politician. He was once the President of Germany.

Cristian

• Cristian Chivu: A retired Romanian football player. He played as a defender.
• Cristian Ronaldo: A famous football player. He is known for his amazing skills.

Cristiano

• Cristiano Ronaldo: A world-famous Portuguese football player. He is one of the best players ever.

Fictional Characters Named Christian

The name Christian also appears in many stories and movies:

• The main character in The Pilgrim's Progress. This is an old allegorical novel.
• The main character in the movie Moulin Rouge!. He was played by actor Ewan McGregor.
• Christian Shephard: A character from the TV show Lost.
• Christian Troy: A character from the TV series Nip/Tuck.
• Christian Grey: A main character from the novel 50 Shades of Grey.

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