Quentin

Quentin as a name

“Quentin” is a male given name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Roman surname “Quintinus,” which means “fifth” in Latin. The name was originally given to a fifth-born child in a family.

Famous people named Quentin include Quentin Tarantino, an American film director and screenwriter, and Quentin Blake, a British illustrator and children’s book author. The name has been used in various works of literature and popular culture, including the character Quentin Compson in William Faulkner’s “The Sound and the Fury.”

Overall, “Quentin” is a relatively uncommon name, but it has a long history and cultural significance.