What does the name Kit mean?

Kit means "bearer of Christ; pure." It is of English origin.

Is Kit a boy or girl name?

Kit is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.

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Q: What is the origin of the name Kit?

Kit is of English origin. A medieval English diminutive of Christopher (bearer of Christ) or Katherine (pure). Kit has been used as a given name since at least the 16th century — Christopher Marlowe was known as Kit — and has a rakish, literary charm.

Kit is a unisex name of English origin meaning “bearer of Christ; pure.”

pronunciation

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meaning & origin

The name Kit means “bearer of Christ; pure.” It comes from the English language tradition.

A medieval English diminutive of Christopher (bearer of Christ) or Katherine (pure). Kit has been used as a given name since at least the 16th century — Christopher Marlowe was known as Kit — and has a rakish, literary charm.

famous people named Kit

Kit Harington (actor)
Kit Carson (frontiersman)
Christopher 'Kit' Marlowe (playwright)

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