Quentyn as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Quentyn

What is the meaning of the name Quentyn ?

The baby name Quentyn is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkwɛntɪn/ (KWEN-tin).

Quentyn is Latin in Origin.

Quentyn is an English variant spelling of Quentin, ultimately from the Late Latin name Quintinus, a diminutive of Quintus meaning “fifth.” The name likely denoted a fifth-born child or one born in the fifth month of the Roman calendar. It spread through the cult of the 3rd‑century martyr Saint Quentin (Quintinus) in Gaul, entering Old French as Quentin and then English through Norman influence. The -y- spelling reflects both Middle English orthography and modern stylistic preference, giving the classic name a distinctive look.

Use is attested in medieval England and France, with a revival in the 19th century and modest 20th–21st century presence in the English-speaking world; the Quentyn form remains rare but documented. Variants include Quentin, Quintin, Quinten (Dutch/German), Quinton (also a surname), and Quintyn; feminine forms include Quintina. Common short forms are Quin and Quinn. Literary visibility comes from Quentyn Martell in A Song of Ice and Fire.