Christer or Krister are varieties of the masculine given name Kristian, derived from the Latin name Christianus, which in turn comes from the Greek word khristianós, which means "follower of Christ".

The name, written in its two variants Christer and Krister, is quite common in the Nordic countries.

Notable people with the name include:

See also

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  • Krister, Swedish variant of Christer