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Crispin

This name comes from the Roman cognomen Crispinus, which was a derivative of Crispus.

Quick answer

Crispin is a boy name.

GenderBoy
Language familyPolish

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Roman cognomen Crispinus, which was a derivative of Crispus. Saint Crispin was a 3rd-century Roman who was martyred with his twin brother Crispinian in Gaul. They are the patrons of shoemakers. They were popular saints in England during the Middle Ages, and the name has occasionally been used since that time.

Notes and context

Usage: english