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The baby name Chrys is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /krɪs/ (KRIS).

Chrys is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /krɪs/ (KRIS)

What is the meaning of the name Chrys ?

The baby name Chrys is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /krɪs/ (KRIS).

Chrys is Greek in Origin.

Chrys is a modern, unisex given name formed from the Greek element chrys-, from Greek chrysos meaning "gold, golden." As a standalone it implies "golden; precious; shining," and it also echoes classical compounds such as chrysanthemum ("golden flower"). The sound often mirrors English Chris, but the etymology is distinct from Christ- names.

In Greek-speaking contexts, Chrys has long functioned as a short form for names like Chrysanthos/Chrysanthi ("golden flower"), Chrysostomos ("golden-mouthed," epithet of Saint John Chrysostom), and feminine Chryse, Chrysoula, or Chrysi. It has seen independent use in the Anglophone world since the late 20th century, appealing for its concise style and gender neutrality. Related variants and spellings include Chryss and Khrys; longer cognates include Chrysanthe, Chrysanthi, Chrysanthos/Chrysanthus, and Chrysostom. For those seeking parallel meanings, Latin-rooted Aurelia/Aurelius offer the same "golden" sense.

Chrys has the following similar or variant Names

Chrys – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
CY 0 #59 2 1,632
CY Girls 0 #121 5 3,755
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
PR Boys 0 #177 2 2,508
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
GR Girls 0 #230 13 6,293
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
JP Girls 0 #249 3 6,592
NA Boys 0 #251 3 6,830
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
BR 0 #355 6 5,969
GH Boys 0 #356 6 8,138
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
PT Boys 0 #378 4 7,951
France Boys 2021 #383 5 2,865
France Girls 2004 #393 3 2,919
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
PH Girls 0 #424 6 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
PT Girls 0 #469 3 7,952
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
CM Boys 0 #535 16 12,054
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
CM Girls 0 #553 8 11,671
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
CR Girls 0 #566 8 11,342
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #591 7 20,968
BO Boys 0 #619 4 9,244
SG Girls 0 #624 9 18,916
HK Girls 0 #647 4 16,104
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
BR Boys 0 #732 20 12,213
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
BR Girls 0 #850 92 12,708
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Boys 2017 #881 5 7,410
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
NG Boys 0 #924 28 16,906
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
MX Boys 0 #959 24 16,355
MY Girls 0 #973 22 24,821
CO Boys 0 #978 4 15,656
PE Girls 0 #1,002 9 14,861
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,010 5 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,164 20 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,176 7 25,439
MA 0 #1,196 4 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,231 6 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,268 5 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,431 16 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,440 32 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Chrys is popular in 46 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
AE
AO
BH

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People also ask about Chrys

Chrys is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Chrys is a one syllable name, pronounced /krɪs/ (KRIS).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Chrysostomos (Chrysostom), Chrysander, Chrysanthos, Chrysantha, Chryssa and Chrysoula.
Across languages, Chrys has these equivalents: Aurelius / Aurelia (Latin, 'golden'), Golda (Yiddish/Hebrew, 'gold'), Zlata / Zlatan (Slavic, 'golden'), Órla / Orla (Irish, 'golden princess').
Yes — Chrys ranked #383 in France in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Chrys ranks highest in France (#383 in 2021).