Latin · Boy name
Quentin
“the fifth”
About the name Quentin
Quentin is a boy’s name derived from the Latin name Quintinus, itself from Quintus, meaning ‘the fifth’. Quintus was a Roman personal name traditionally given to a fifth child. Saint Quentin was a Roman missionary who was martyred in Gaul, and the French town of Saint-Quentin is named after him. The name has been used in France and English-speaking countries. A well-known bearer is Quentin Tarantino, the American filmmaker known for directing Pulp Fiction.
- Meaning
- the fifth
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KWEN-tin(2 syl.)
Middle names for Quentin
- Quentin James
- Quentin Alexander
- Quentin Michael
- Quentin Thomas
- Quentin Raymond
Questions about Quentin
- What does Quentin mean?
- Quentin is a Latin name meaning "the fifth".
- How do you pronounce Quentin?
- Quentin is pronounced KWEN-tin, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Quentin?
- Variants of Quentin include Quent.
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