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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, actor

  • Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay (Pulp Fiction)
  • Two Palme d'Or awards at the Cannes Film Festival
  • Known for his distinctive filmmaking style

Quentin Crisp (1908-1999)

Writer, actor, dandy

  • Author of the autobiographical work 'The Naked Civil Servant'
  • Known for his flamboyant personality and wit

Quentin Bryce (1942-)

Lawyer, judge, Governor-General of Australia

  • First female Governor-General of Australia
  • Advocate for social justice and women's rights

Quentin Blake (1932-)

Illustrator, author

  • Illustrator for Roald Dahl's books
  • Recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen Award