Kit Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Kit Name at a Glance

Name	Kit
Meaning	Nickname for Christopher. Frontiersman Kit Carson.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Kit Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Kit means “Nickname for Christopher. Frontiersman Kit Carson”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Kit Name Origin

Our database records Kit under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Kit a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Kit is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Kit

When considering Kit for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.