Bearing Christ; pure; or a young fox
Originally a diminutive for Christopher or Katherine, Kit has evolved into a standalone unisex name. It carries the Greek meaning of 'bearing Christ' or 'pure,' while also serving as a nature-inspired word name for a young fox. In England, it has a long history as a spirited, jaunty nickname for both genders.
About 208 girls were named Kit in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
English actor known for playing Jon Snow
American frontiersman and explorer
Elizabethan tragedian and poet Christopher Marlowe
A resourceful girl living during the Great Depression · American Girl
Member of the V.F.D. and sister to Lemony Snicket · A Series of Unfortunate Events
The real identity of the superhero The Phantom · The Phantom comics
The same feel as Kit — far less common.
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