Cris
anointed one; short form of Christopher, Christian, or Crisanto (Greek)
Cris is a english / spanish boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 378, with 18,843 records. It has 1 syllable.
Origin and meaning
anointed one; short form of Christopher, Christian, or Crisanto (Greek)
Cris is derived as a diminutive of various given names beginning with Cris- or Chris-, notably Christopher, Christian, Crispin, or Crisanto. In the Philippines, while traditionally a familiar nickname for these longer Spanish or English names, it has become widely registered as an independent standalone first name.
Cris is a shortened form of names derived from the Greek 'Christos' (such as Christian, Christopher, Crisanto, Crispin, or Cristobal). In the Philippines, it transitioned from a pet form into an independent legally registered first name under American and modern naming influences while retaining ties to traditional Hispanic-derived names.
Name character
In the Philippines
Very widely used both as a standalone legal given name and as a nickname for longer names like Christian, Crisanto, or Christopher. It is also frequently paired in two-name combinations such as Cris John, Cris Anthony, or Mark Cris.
Related forms
- Chris English
- Cris Spanish
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Cris with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Cris with two Filipino surnames?
Cris is the given name. The full name is Cris + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Cris a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Cris is number 378, with 18,843 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.