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Chris (male)

Diminutive for:Christian (M) Christopher (M)
Can be spelt:Kris (M)
Feminine form:Chris (F)
   
Source(s): FreeCEN 1841 Census of Aberdeenshire
"Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:

Chris, a diminutive for a number of male and female names [see above], and may be used as a given male name in its own right.

This diminutive occurs with noticeable frequency in the 1841 Census of Aberdeenshire.
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