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Christopher with Kit as shortened name

34 replies

kmini · 12/06/2016 18:02

We already have a Thomas, almost always Tom and occasionally Tommy.

We Like traditional boys names for DC2. Christopher is a potential but I really dislike Chris as a shortened version.

Quite like Kit as a nn (Dh still needs convincing), but have a few concerns:

  • would I just have to accept he will eventually be Chris.
  • is Kit well known enough as a shorted version for it to not raise a few eyebrows
  • is Kit a 'cool namish'/try hard (no offence to anyone that has chosen, we might be a little straight for a cool name)
  • is it masculine enough

Any thoughts welcome

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JessieMcJessie · 12/06/2016 23:46

Yep, apparently named after Chriatophwr Marlowe, whose name was also shortened to Kit.

JessieMcJessie · 12/06/2016 23:44

Kit Harrington is popularising the name a lot, thought not sure if he is a Christopher. I like it. Better that the awful "Topher"!

cecilelliott · 12/06/2016 20:24

I love Christopher, and don't know any little ones with that name at the moment. Kit is a nice (but possibly trending?) nickname.

I know a Christopher called Kester. Would this appeal?

originalmavis · 12/06/2016 18:11

I like Christy as a short version. I know a Topper.

EmmaWoodlouse · 12/06/2016 18:09

Taking your points one by one:

  1. His friends might call him Chris (although they probably won't if he's always been called Kit) but you don't have to. I think it would be a bit unfair to insist his friends can't call him Chris if he likes it, but obviously you can back him up if he doesn't.
  1. I think it is fairly well known that it can be short for Christopher, even if it isn't very common at the moment.
  1. I think it's quite cool but not in a silly or ostentatious way.
  1. Yes, I think so - isn't there quite a famous male actor called that at the moment?

For what it's worth, I rather like Kit as a boy's name and I think it would be better to use the "traditional" long form Christopher than just Kit or something that begins with Kit on his birth certificate. People will assume it's short for Christopher anyway.

DramaAlpaca · 12/06/2016 18:07

It's lovely, go for it.

These are my thoughts in answer to your questions:
1 - No, if he's called Kit at home he'd wouldn't necessarily become Chris later on - unless he wants to, of course.
2 - Yes, it's well known enough as a nn for Christopher.
3 - No, it's not try-hard. It's quite cool, but not try-hard cool.
4 - Yes, it's masculine.

AuntieStella · 12/06/2016 18:06

I think it's a lovely name and nickname. Not common, but not uncommon either IYSWIM.

All the ones I know in RL have a a sibling with a monosyllable name or nickname, so I think I goes well with Tom.

leoniethelioness · 12/06/2016 18:06

I think it's been Wayne Rooney-ed now, hasn't it? It's a shame as I like it and that's totally put me off it.

Littleallovertheshop · 12/06/2016 18:05

I think kit is lovely - I didn't know it was short for Christopher though