Christos?

[Orthodox Andrew]

I know there were at least one St. Christos. But does that mean we name a kid Christos, we are naming him Christ?

[Wiffey]

I guess so...but that doesn't phase me because I come from a culture where they name a lot of boys Jesus.:)

[repentant]

The name is St. Christophoros. Christos is is just a shortened version of it. Christophoros means "tribute to Christ."

[Orthodox Andrew]

The name is St. Christophoros. Christos is is just a shortened version of it. Christophoros means "tribute to Christ."

Oh I see. But why do they write it Christos in the Prologue of Ohrid? Is it common for people to Baptize their son with the shortened version?

[repentant]

Oh I see. But why do they write it Christos in the Prologue of Ohrid? Is it common for people to Baptize their son with the shortened version?

Prologue of Orchid is a "Lives of the Saints" text isn't it? Show me what you are reffering to. Maybe when they say Christos, it's reffering to Christ.

[Orthodox Andrew]

Prologue of Orchid is a "Lives of the Saints" text isn't it? Show me what you are reffering to. Maybe when they say Christos, it's reffering to Christ.

Here I have the book right beside me. It uses the name when commerating The New Martyr Christos who was Albanian, on November 28 on the new calendar.

[ufonium2]

I work with a Bulgarian guy named Hristo; it's not short for anything.

[Stavroula]

The name is St. Christophoros. Christos is is just a shortened version of it. Christophoros means "tribute to Christ."

I have always thought that Christos was short for Christophoros, but I believe that New Martyr Christos was baptised "Christos" (though it is short for Christophoros), so you could name your baby "Christos" for the New Martyr.

Ask your Priest though.

[Annoula]

Christos is a very popular name in Greece, as well as Christina which is the female version.

as far as i know, all Christos men have their "saint" day on Christmas because they are named after Jesus Christ. i have 4 cousins called Christos!

many Christinas have their "saint" day on Christmas also, but i think there is a saint Christina too.

never heard of a saint Christos though...

Chrisostomos is a different name and i've never heard of anyone making it short to Christos.

Chrisostomos = χρυσό + στόμα = gold + mouth
Christos = Χριστός = chrismated (as far as i know)

Christ is not the name of Christ it is a title meaning chrismated. and as far as i remember kings were chrismated in order to take the "chrisma" and become kings.