Chris

American

[kris] / krɪs /

noun

a male given name, form of Christopher.
a female given name, form of Christine.

Example Sentences

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But Chris Conway said he could "understand why" the decision was made, which followed concerns over roadworks near Grand Central Station.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

That’s why Wolfe Research chief investment strategist Chris Senyek screened for some.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Influencer and Trainor’s close friend Chris Olsen took to TikTok to push back against the “predictably vicious” online comments about the tour.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

A spokesman for the DOE referred WSJ Pro Sustainable Business to Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s comments made during a budget hearing on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

What mattered now was retrieving Agent Chris, and I could shut everything out and focus on just that.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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