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The meaning and history of the name Quentin.


QUENTIN

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.


Usage: English, French
Variants: QUINTEN, QUINTIN, QUINTON
Famous People: Quentin Tarantinowiki (Film Director, 1963, United States), Quentin Brycewiki (Politician, 1942, Australia)
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