Gender Masculine
Pronounced Pron. KWEEN-toos(Latin) KWIN-təs(English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Roman praenomen, or given name, meaning "fifth" in Latin. Originally, during the time of the early Roman Republic, it was spelled Quinctus. This name was traditionally given to the fifth child, or possibly a child born in the fifth month. It was a common praenomen, being more popular than the other numeric Roman names. A notable bearer was the poet Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus).

Related Names

VariantQuinctus
Feminine FormQuinta
Other Languages & CulturesQuinto(Italian)

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Entry updated November 20, 2020