Quitin
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Quitin
Quitin is a variant spelling of Quentin, derived from the Latin name Quintinus, which means "fifth" or "of the fifth," originally used to denote a fifth-born son.
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Etymology
Quitin is a variant spelling of Quentin, derived from the Latin name Quintinus, which means "fifth" or "of the fifth," originally used to denote a fifth-born son. The name stems from the Roman praenomen Quintus combined with the diminutive suffix -inus.
Quitin is primarily used in English-speaking and Romance language cultures, with historical roots in Christian tradition through Saint Quentin, a third-century Christian martyr venerated in France and throughout Europe. The name has maintained usage across Western Christian communities since medieval times.
Quitin currently ranks #9,264 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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