| Meaning | grace, kindness |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Cha-ris |
About Charis
Graceful simplicity defines this understated yet distinctive choice. The soft consonants and flowing vowels create an inherently pleasant sound that feels both gentle and substantial. Its rarity in many contexts ensures uniqueness while the straightforward pronunciation prevents confusion. The name possesses an artistic quality that appeals to creative families and those who appreciate aesthetic refinement. It works beautifully across various cultural contexts while maintaining a certain timeless quality that transcends temporary trends. The two-syllable structure provides enough presence to stand alone while remaining flexible for pairing with diverse middle and surnames. Those seeking something truly different without venturing into invented territory often find this name perfectly satisfies that desire.
Names Similar to Charis
| Charisse |
| Charity |
| Charleigh |
| Charlotte |
| Charlene |
| Chelsea |
| Cheryl |
| Christine |
| Claire |
| Clara |
| Carrie |
| Carly |
Nicknames for Charis
| Char |
| Ris |
| Chary |
| Chari |
Famous People Named Charis
| Charis Michelsen | American actress and model |
| Charis Boyle | Australian Paralympic athlete |
| Charis Satchwell | British actress |
| Charis Wilson | American writer and photographer |
| Charis Tsevis | Greek visual designer |
| Charis Grimes | British singer-songwriter |
| Charis Kubrin | American criminologist |
| Charis Mavrias | Greek footballer |
| Charis Giannakou | Greek politician |
| Charis Alexiou | Greek singer |
| Charis Weston | British artist |
| Charis O'Connor | Australian politician |
| Charis Catulli | American filmmaker |
| Charis Gaspard | Saint Lucian educator |
| Charis Loke | Malaysian illustrator |
| Charis Bible College | American Bible college founder |
| Charis Doherty | Irish musician |
| Charis Wilson Manthorne | Canadian art historian |
| Charis Chung | Hong Kong TV presenter |
| Charis Bhagianathan | Indian-American writer |
Characters Named Charis
| Charis Hart | Character in the "Fate/Grand Order" game |
| Charis Papadopoulos | Character in the "Divergent" series by Veronica Roth |
| Charis Thorsdóttir | Character in the "Magnus Chase" series by Rick Riordan |
| Charis Fletcher | Character in the "Outlander" series by Diana Gabaldon |
| Charis Keating | Character in the "Bloodlines" series by Richelle Mead |
| Charis Carrington | Character in the "Secrets of My Hollywood Life" series by Jen Calonita |
| Charis Tucker | Character in the "Gone" series by Michael Grant |
| Charis Weibley | Character in the "Griffin & Sabine" series by Nick Bantock |
| Charis Avery | Character in the "Throne of Glass" series by Sarah J. Maas |
| Charis Witham | Character in the "Sons of Destiny" series by Jean Johnson |
| Charis Harrison | Character in the "Daughters of the Moon" series by Lynne Ewing |
| Charis Raine | Character in the "Shifters" series by Rachel Vincent |
| Charis Darrow | Character in the "Dearest" series by Alethea Kontis |
| Charis McCullen | Character in the "Charmed" TV series |
| Charis Locke | Character in the "Stravaganza" series by Mary Hoffman |
| Charis Sayre | Character in the "Change" series by S.M. Stirling |
| Charis Cooper | Character in the "Witches of East End" series by Melissa de la Cruz |
| Charis Adair | Character in the "Blood Singer" series by Cat Adams |
| Charis Grey | Character in the "Graceling Realm" series by Kristin Cashore |
| Charis Wicklund | Character in the "Savannah Coven" series by Suza Kates |