The name Christopher is derived from the Ancient Greek name Christophéros meaning "bearer of the Anointed One"
(derived from "Christos" - "The Anointed One" and "phéro" - "to carry").
The word "Christos" is a translation of the Hebrew word "Moshiach" (also written "Messiah").
Famous bearers
Famous bearers include Christopher Columbus (1451 - 1506), an Italian navigator and maritime explorer;
Christopher Walken (born 1943), an American actor;
Christopher Lambert (born 1957), an American-born French actor.
