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Name Origin

Christoph is a German given name, originating from the Greek name Χριστόφορος (Christophoros). It means 'bearer of Christ' or 'Christ-carrier'.

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Famous People

Christoph Waltz (1966-)

Actor

  • Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
  • BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787)

Composer

  • Pioneer of opera reform
  • Composed influential operas like 'Orfeo ed Euridice' and 'Alceste'

Christoph Friedrich Nicolai (1780-1856)

Writer, publisher, philosopher

  • Champion of German Romanticism
  • Founded the influential literary journal 'Allgemeine Zeitung'