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Quinten

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Quinten: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2019.

Quinten is a variant of Quentin, derived from the Latin name Quintinus, a diminutive of Quintus, meaning "fifth" – traditionally given to a fifth-born child. The name carries a scholarly, artistic air thanks to bearers such as Flemish Renaissance painter Quinten Matsys, known for his detailed portraiture and satirical works, and film director Quentin Tarantino, whose bold, dialogue-driven style defined modern cinema. The French city of Saint-Quentin shares the root, named after the third-century Roman martyr Saint Quentin. While Quentin is the more common spelling in English, the Quinten form is especially popular in Dutch and German-speaking regions, and has a steady presence in Scotland, offering a slightly softer, distinctive alternative with the same classic pedigree.