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Kitson

♂ Boy

Pronounced KIT-sun /ˈkɪt.sən/High

Meaning: Kitson is an English surname meaning 'son of Kit', Kit being the medieval pet form of Christopher ('bearer of Christ'). It is used in modern America as a surname-style first name.Low

In 30 seconds: An English surname name: Kitson means 'son of Kit' — Kit being old shorthand for Christopher (said 'KIT-sun').
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningKitson is an English surname meaning 'son of Kit', Kit being the medieval pet form of Christopher ('bearer of Christ'). It is used in modern America as a surname-style first name.
U.S. rank (2024)#13314 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Kitson is an English patronymic surname, 'son of Kit' — Kit being the medieval pet form of Christopher, itself Greek for 'bearer of Christ'. Recorded in England for centuries, it has crossed into modern American use as a crisp surname-style first name (said 'KIT-sun').

It appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and traditional at root.

Did you know? Kit was the everyday medieval nickname for Christopher, so a Kitson was simply 'Kit's son' — a family name that has quietly become a first name (said 'KIT-sun').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Kitson — English patronymic surname: 'son of Kit' (Christopher)

Variations

KittsonKittsChristopher

Nicknames

KitKits

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kitson mean?

Kitson is an English surname meaning 'son of Kit', the medieval pet form of Christopher.

How do you pronounce Kitson?

It's said KIT-sun /ˈkɪt.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kitson a boy or girl name?

Kitson is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kitson?

Kitson is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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