QUINTUS male Ancient Roman Roman praenomen, or given name, meaning "fifth" in Latin. It was traditionally given to the fifth child, or possibly a child born in the fifth month. This was a common praenomen, being more popular than the other numeric Roman names. A notable bearer was the poet Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus). |
EQUIVALENTS |
ANCIENT ROMAN: Quintinus |
DUTCH: Quinten |
ENGLISH: Quentin, Quinten, Quintin, Quinton |
FRENCH: Quentin |
FEMININE FORMS |
ANCIENT ROMAN: Quintina |
OTHER FORMS |
ANCIENT ROMAN: Quintilianus, Quintillus, Quintus |
ENGLISH: Quincey, Quincy, Quintella |
HISTORY: Quintilian |