The nameChrétien
Chrétien is an old French boy's name, the French form of Christian.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
From the Latin christianus, "follower of Christ".
Origin
Latin.
History
In France it was mostly given from the 1900s to the 1920s.
Famous people named Chrétien
- Chrétien de Troyes, 12th century poet
Popularity of the name Chrétien
Chrétien in France
1921peak year (35 births)
835babies named Chrétien in France since 1900
Chrétien was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 235 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Chrétien. Half of all babies named Chrétien in France were born before 1920, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chrétien mean?
From the Latin christianus, "follower of Christ".
What is the origin of the name Chrétien?
Latin.
Is Chrétien a girl's or a boy's name?
Chrétien is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Chrétien?
Chrétien de Troyes, 12th century poet.