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Name Origin

Quentin is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Quintus, meaning 'fifth'. It was traditionally given to the fifth child born into a family.

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Famous People

Quentin Tarantino (1963-)

Film director, screenwriter, producer

  • Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay
  • Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay
  • BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay

Quentin Crisp (1908-1999)

Writer, actor, raconteur

  • Author of 'The Naked Civil Servant'
  • Known for his flamboyant personality and witty observations

Quentin Blake (1932-)

Illustrator

  • Illustrated many books by Roald Dahl
  • Won the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration