Crispin

Gender Masculine
Usage English (Rare)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkɹɪs.pɪn/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the Roman cognomen Crispinus, which was derived from the name Crispus. Saint Crispin was a 3rd-century Roman who was martyred with his twin brother Crispinian in Gaul. They are the patrons of shoemakers. They were popular saints in England during the Middle Ages, and the name has occasionally been used since that time.

Related Names

VariantCrispian
Other Languages & CulturesCrispinus(Ancient Roman) Kryspin(Polish)
User SubmissionCrispín

People think this name is

classic   upper class   wholesome   strong   refined   strange  

Name Days

Spain: October 25 (as Crispín)
Spain: November 19 (as Crispín)

Categories

Class of '09 characters, Crispin Glover's characters, David Mitchell characters, Discworld characters, Dragon Quest characters, hair, martyrs, medieval, Ni no Kuni characters, Philip K. Dick characters, Pokemon characters, rare English, saints, twins, voice actors
Entry updated June 13, 2019