Quentin
Meaning of Quentin
Quentin, pronounced KWIN-tin, springs from the Latin “Quintus,” once a straightforward label for a family’s fifth child but now, centuries later, a quietly distinguished badge of individuality; carried into English by the Normans, burnished in the 19th century by Sir Walter Scott, and given a modern jolt of cinematic cool by director Quentin Tarantino, the name has never entirely left the stage. In the United States it has enjoyed a measured, marathon-style presence—peaking modestly in the early 1980s and thereafter jogging comfortably in the mid-ranks—proof that steadiness can outshine flash, much like a classic jazz record that never quite leaves rotation. Its crisp consonants and balanced rhythm feel both scholarly and affable, while the faint echo of “five” hints at order, curiosity, and a touch of numerological charm. For parents seeking a choice that marries tradition with a wink of originality, Quentin offers just enough polish to feel timeless and just enough edge to feel fresh.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KWIN-tin (/kwɪintən/)
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Notable People Named Quentin
| Quentin Tarantino is an acclaimed American filmmaker known for his violent, dialogue-rich movies filled with pop culture references, earning him major awards and over $1.9 billion in global box office success. |
| Quentin Roosevelt, the son of President Theodore Roosevelt, was a WWI pursuit pilot who shot down a German aircraft and died in combat, making him the only child of a U.S. president killed in battle. |
| Quentin Alexander is an American singer best known for competing on the fourteenth season of American Idol in 2015. |
| Sir Quentin Saxby Blake is a renowned English illustrator celebrated for his iconic work on Roald Dahl's books and winning the Hans Christian Andersen Award. |
| Quentin Tremaine Jammer is a former NFL cornerback who played twelve seasons after being a unanimous All-American at Texas and a first-round draft pick by the San Diego Chargers in 2002. |
| Quentin Richardson - Former NBA player Quentin "Q-Ball" Richardson won the 2005 Three-Point Contest and later served as the Detroit Pistons' director of player development. |
| Quentin Palfrey is an American lawyer and policymaker currently serving as Director of Federal Funds and Infrastructure in Massachusetts, with previous leadership roles in poverty action and internet society projects. |
| Quentin Summerfield is a British psychologist specializing in hearing, who served as deputy director of the Institute of Hearing Research and head of psychology at the University of York before retiring as an emeritus professor. |
| Quentin Dempster is an Australian journalist and author. |
| Quentin Roosevelt II was the grandson of President Theodore Roosevelt and was named after his uncle who died in World War I. |
| Quentin Fiore was a graphic designer renowned for his work in book design. |
| Quentin Omario Moses was an American professional football linebacker drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the third round of the 2007 NFL draft. |
| Quentin Wallop, 10th Earl of Portsmouth - Quentin Gerard Carew Wallop, the 10th Earl of Portsmouth, is a British peer and current head of the Wallop family. |
| Quentin Riggins - Quentin P. Riggins, an Auburn University alumnus, played professional football as a linebacker for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL and the Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks in the WLAF. |
| Quentin Kenihan was an Australian disability advocate, writer, and actor born with osteogenesis imperfecta, a rare bone disease. |
