The baby name Crispine is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkrɪs.paɪn/ (KRIS-pyne) — common English,/kʁis.pin/ (kree-SPEEN) — French.
Crispine is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Crispine is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkrɪs.paɪn/ (KRIS-pyne) — common English,/kʁis.pin/ (kree-SPEEN) — French.
Crispine is Latin in Origin.
Crispine is a French-influenced feminine form of Latin Crispinus, derived from crispus, “curly-haired,” hence the sense “one with curls.” The name developed alongside the masculine Crispin in medieval Latin and Romance languages and remains a rare, elegant choice in English today.
Usage is anchored in Christian hagiography: the cobblers’ patrons Saints Crispin and Crispinian shaped the surname and given name traditions, while distinct female bearers include Saint Crispina of Thagara (4th century) and Roman Empress Bruttia Crispina, reinforcing feminine variants. Documented forms and cognates include Crispina (Latin/Italian/Spanish/Portuguese), Crispine (French), and the masculines Crispin (English/French), Crispino (Italian), Crispín (Spanish), and Crispim (Portuguese). Nicknames may be Cris, Ina, or Pina. Related surnames and toponyms come from the same root. With its classical pedigree and understated rarity, Crispine blends saintly heritage with a bright, textured meaning.
Crispine barely registers. Across 5 countries, we found just 7 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Crispine is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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