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BoyPronounced French /kɑ̃.tɛ̃/; English /ˈkwɛn.tən/Dutch language family

Quentin

French form of the Roman name Quintinus.

Quick answer

Quentin is a boy name.

Pronunciation: French /kɑ̃.tɛ̃/; English /ˈkwɛn.tən/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationFrench /kɑ̃.tɛ̃/; English /ˈkwɛn.tən/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

French form of the Roman name Quintinus. It was borne by a 3rd-century saint, a missionary who was martyred in Gaul. The Normans introduced this name to England. In America it was brought to public attention by president Theodore Roosevelt's son Quentin Roosevelt (1897-1918), who was killed in World War I. A famous bearer is the American movie director Quentin Tarantino (1963-).

Notes and context

Usage: french, english