Chris is a short form of various names including Christopher, Christian, Christina, and Christine. [1] Chris is also used as a name in its own right, however it is not as common.

Christopher "Chris" Hemsworth was born on August 11, 1983 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to Leonie Hemsworth (née van Os), an English teacher & Craig Hemsworth, a social-services counselor.

Jul 7, 2025 · If a favorite celebrity bearing the name Chris comes to mind, this list offers the chance to spotlight them. Peruse the famous Chrises and cast a vote for those who stand out as the most …

1 day ago · Chris Pratt and his son, Jack, announced the Seattle Seahawks at the 2026 Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 8. The actor has been a longtime supporter of his hometown team and has attended …

22 hours ago · Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky have showcased their comedic chops in an ad shown during the Super Bowl LX, which was viewed by over 120 million Americans.

Apr 25, 2021 · Short form of Christopher, Christian, Christine and other names that begin with Chris.

1 day ago · Chris Pratt—who was a guest of honor at the 2026 Super Bowl to introduce his beloved Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium—also turned the game into a winning outing with son Jack, 13.

3 days ago · Chris Hemsworth is an Australian actor who came to fame for his role as Thor in several Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, beginning with Thor (2011). His light, self-mocking, and human …

3 days ago · Now reporting to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy: Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth.

The name "Chris" is a short form of the name "Christopher," which has its origins in the Greek name "Χριστόφορος" (Christóforos), meaning "bearing Christ" or "Christ-bearer."