Quentin

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Gender Masculine
Usage French, English
Pronounced Pron. /kɑ̃.tɛ̃/(French) /ˈkwɛn.tən/(English)

Meaning & 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-).