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The baby name Quinte is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /kwɪn-tə/ (KWIN-tuh); sometimes shortened to /kwɪnt/ (KWINT).

Quinte is Dutch, Latin in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Dutch, Latin
Pronunciation: /kwɪn-tə/ (KWIN-tuh); sometimes shortened to /kwɪnt/ (KWINT)

What is the meaning of the name Quinte ?

The baby name Quinte is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /kwɪn-tə/ (KWIN-tuh); sometimes shortened to /kwɪnt/ (KWINT).

Quinte is Dutch, Latin in Origin.

Quinte is a rare given name from the Latin praenomen Quintus, “fifth,” once given to a fifth-born child or one born in Quintilis (July). In French, quinte names the musical interval of a perfect fifth and the fencing guard la quinte, adding shades of harmony and poise. As a personal name, Quinte reads as a streamlined French or Dutch form and a modern clipping of Quentin/Quinten.

Documented but uncommon in France, the Low Countries, and Francophone Canada, it remains a distinctive choice. Variants and related forms include Quint, Quintus, Quinto (Italian/Spanish/Portuguese), Quinta (feminine), and Quentin/Quintin/Quinten/Quinton. Nicknames such as Quin or Quinn appear in English. The core meaning stays “fifth,” often interpreted as order, balance, and measured strength - appealing to parents who want a minimalist, continental alternative with clear classical roots.

Quinte is an uncommon pick. Our records hold just 25 recorded uses, spread over 8 countries.

Quinte has the following similar or variant Names

Quinte – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
NL Girls 0 #942 14 5,933
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
MA 0 #1,196 4 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130

Quinte is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:

CM
CR
DZ
MA
NG

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People also ask about Quinte

Quinte is predominantly a boy's name.
Quinte is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /kwɪn-tə/ (KWIN-tuh); sometimes shortened to /kwɪnt/ (KWINT).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Quintus, Quentin, Quinton, Quincy, Quinta and Quintina.
Across languages, Quinte has these equivalents: Quintus (Latin), Quentin (French/English), Quinto (Italian/Spanish/Portuguese), Quinta (feminine), Quincy (English), and 1 more.
Quinte is a name of Dutch origin, traditionally used in the Netherlands. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within the Netherlands and its diaspora communities.
Yes. Quinte stays under the radar of the national statistics we cover, so it is fair to call it rare.