Kit is usually an abbreviation of the given names

Christopher Christopher is the English language, English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the Greek language, Greek name Χριστόφορος (''Christophoros'' or ''Christoforos''). The constituent parts are Χριστός (''Christós''), "Jesus ...

Katherine Katherine, also spelled Catherine, and other variations are feminine names. They are popular in Christian countries because of their derivation from the name of one of the first Christian saints, Catherine of Alexandria. In the early Christ ...

, Kathleen, and similar names.

People

People named Kit include: * Kit Ahern (1915–2007), Irish politician * Kit Armstrong (born 1992), American-born pianist and composer *

Kit Bond Christopher Samuel "Kit" Bond (born March 6, 1939) is an American attorney, politician and former United States Senator from Missouri and a member of the Republican Party. First elected to the U.S. Senate in 1986, he defeated Democrat Harriett ...

(born 1939), American politician and U.S. Senator from Missouri * Kit Burns (1831–1870), American gang leader *

Kit Carson Christopher Houston Carson (December 24, 1809 – May 23, 1868) was an American frontiersman. He was a fur trapper, wilderness guide, Indian agent, and U.S. Army officer. He became a frontier legend in his own lifetime by biographies and ...

(1809–1868), American frontiersman *

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(born 1972), Singaporean singer *

Kittredge Cherry Kittredge Cherry (born 1957 in Iowa) is an American author and a priest of Metropolitan Community Church. Biography Cherry studied journalism and art history at the University of Iowa. After graduation, she worked as a newspaper journalist and stud ...

(born 1957), American author and minister * Kit Coleman (1864–1915), Canadian journalist * Kit Connor (born 2004), English actor * Kit Cope (born 1977), American kickboxer * Kit Culkin (born 1944), American actor * Kit Denton (1928–1997), Australian writer * Kit Fine (born 1946), British philosopher * Kit Harington (born 1986), English actor * Kit Hesketh-Harvey (born 1957), British comedian * Kit Hiller (born 1948), Australian linocut printer and oil painter * Kit Hoover (born 1970), American television reporter *

Kit Hung Kit Hung (aka Wing Kit Hung or Hung Wing Kit, , is an independent filmmaker from Hong Kong. His films have won several international awards. He is most notable for his film '' Soundless Wind Chime'' (2009), which has won several awards, and was di ...

(born 1977), Hong Kong filmmaker * Kit Klein (1910–1985), American speed skater * Kit Lambert (1935–1981), British record producer * Kit Lathrop (born 1956), American National Football League player * Kit Malthouse (born 1966), British Member of Parliament, former Deputy Mayor of London * Christopher "Kit" Marlowe (1564–1593), English playwright * Kit Pearson (born 1947), Canadian writer * Kit Pedler (1927–1981), British television writer *

Kit Pongetti Kit Pongetti (born June 15, 1970) is an American actress, musician, writer and director, known for several acting roles, including playing Lady, the wife of the Janitor, in the show '' Scrubs'' and also for her role as Marta Trundel in '' iCarl ...

(born 1970), American actress *

Kit Reed Kit Reed, born Lillian Hyde Craig or Lil(l)ian Craig Reed (June 7, 1932 – September 24, 2017), was an American author of both speculative fiction and literary fiction, as well as psychological thrillers under the pseudonym Kit Craig. Biog ...

(born 1932), American writer * Kit Symons (born 1971), Wales footballer * Kit Taylor (born 1956), American, COO of New York Magazine *

Kit Watkins Kit Watkins (born 1953) is an American progressive-ambient-jazz recording artist based in Brattleboro, Vermont. He was previously a member of the band Happy the Man.Varga, George (December 28, 1983). "Labyrinth, Kit Watkins, Azymuth Records", ''The ...

(born 1953), American jazz musician * Kit West (1936–2016), British special effects artist * Kit Williams (born 1946), British illustrator *

Kit Woolsey Kit Woolsey (born Christopher Robin Woolsey in 1943) is an American bridge and backgammon player. He was inducted into the ACBL Hall of Fame in 2005. Personal life Woolsey was born in Washington, DC. He graduated from Oberlin College in 1964 ...

(born 1943), American bridge and backgammon player * Kit Young (born 1994), British actor

Fictional characters

* Kit, in the books '' Dark Lord of Derkholm'' and '' Year of the Griffin'' * Kit, in the film '' Failure to Launch'' * Kit Ballard, protagonist of ''

Blade Kitten ''Blade Kitten'' is an episodic 2.5D Action game, action-Platforming game, platform video game series developed by Krome Studios Melbourne, Krome Studios. It is based on the webcomic of the same name about a female half human, half cat bounty hunt ...

'' * Kit Bellew, protagonist of '' Smoke Bellew'' * Kit Carruthers, in the film ''

Badlands Badlands are a type of dry terrain where softer sedimentary rocks and clay-rich soils have been extensively eroded."Badlands" in '' Chambers's Encyclopædia''. London: George Newnes, 1961, Vol. 2, p. 47. They are characterized by steep slopes ...

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Kit Cloudkicker This is a list of characters in the Disney animated series '' TaleSpin''. ''TaleSpin'' was previewed on The Disney Channel in May through July 1990, and premiered in syndication in September of that year. Higher for Hire * Baloo von Bruinwald X ...

, in the Disney cartoon ''TaleSpin'' * Kit De Luca, in the film ''

Pretty Woman ''Pretty Woman'' is a 1990 American romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall, from a screenplay by J. F. Lawton. The film stars Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, and features Héctor Elizondo, Ralph Bellamy (in his final performance), ...

'' * Kit Fisto, Jedi Knight in the ''Star Wars'' series * Christopher "Kit" Julian, in Thomas Hardy's novel '' The Hand of Ethelberta'' * Kit Keller, in the film ''

A League of Their Own ''A League of Their Own'' is a 1992 American sports comedy-drama film directed by Penny Marshall that tells a fictionalized account of the real-life All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). The film stars Tom Hanks, Geena Da ...

'' *

Kit Kittredge Kit Kittredge is a fictional character in the '' American Girl'' series of books, written by Valerie Tripp. Kit serves as a protagonist and central character to her story arc, set during the Great Depression. Kit's core series of books was writt ...

, in the ''American Girl'' doll and book series * Kit McGraw, in the television series ''Nip/Tuck'' * Kit Nelson, in the TV series ''

Alcatraz Alcatraz Island () is a small island in San Francisco Bay, offshore from San Francisco, California, United States. The island was developed in the mid-19th century with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, and a military pri ...

'' * Kit Oxenford, in Ken Follett's novel '' Whiteout'' * Kit Porter, in the television series ''The L Word'' * Kit Ramsey, in the film '' Bowfinger'' * Kit Ryan, from the comic series ''

Hellblazer ''John Constantine, Hellblazer'' is an American contemporary horror comic-book series published by DC Comics since January 1988, and subsequently by its Vertigo imprint since March 1993, when the imprint was introduced. Its central character is ...

'' * Kit Snicket, in the novels ''A Series of Unfortunate Events'' * Kit Tyler, in Elizabeth George Speare's novel ''

The Witch of Blackbird Pond ''The Witch of Blackbird Pond'' is a children's novel by American author Elizabeth George Speare, published in 1958. The story takes place in late-17th century New England. It won the Newbery Medal in 1958. Plot summary In April 1687, 16-year ...

'' (1959) * Kit Walker, in the TV series ''

American Horror Story ''American Horror Story'' is an American anthology horror television series created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk for the cable network FX. The first installment in the ''American Story'' media franchise, each season is conceived as a ...

'' *

Kit Walker The Phantom is a fictional costumed crime-fighter who operates from the fictional country of Bangalla. The character was created by Lee Falk for the adventure comic strip ''The Phantom'', which debuted in newspapers on February 17, 1936. The ...

, alias of fictional comic book character ''The Phantom'' * Rielle "Kit" Peddler, in the '' Android: Netrunner'' universe * Christopher "Kit" Rodriguez, in the '' Young Wizards'' novel series * Kit Latura, in the film ''

Daylight Daylight is the combination of all direct and indirect sunlight during the daytime. This includes direct sunlight, diffuse sky radiation, and (often) both of these reflected by Earth and terrestrial objects, like landforms and buildings. Sun ...

'' * Prince Kit, in the 2015 Disney film ''

Cinderella "Cinderella",; french: link=no, Cendrillon; german: link=no, Aschenputtel) or "The Little Glass Slipper", is a folk tale with thousands of variants throughout the world.Dundes, Alan. Cinderella, a Casebook. Madison, Wis: University of Wisconsi ...

'' * Kit Herondale, in ''

The Dark Artifices ''The Dark Artifices'' is a trilogy written by Cassandra Clare. The series is chronologically the fourth series in '' The Shadowhunter Chronicles'' and a sequel to ''The Mortal Instruments''. It is set in Los Angeles. The series consists of thre ...

'' trilogy by Cassandra Clare * Sung Tse-Kit, in the film

A Better Tomorrow ''A Better Tomorrow'' () is a 1986 Hong Kong crime action film directed and co-written by John Woo, and starring Ti Lung, Leslie Cheung and Chow Yun-fat. The film had a profound influence on Hong Kong action cinema, and has been recognise ...

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