Crispin - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Crispin \c-ris-

is pronounced KRIS-pin. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "curly-haired". From Crispinus, which is derived from the old Roman family name Crispus. Saint Crispin was a third-century martyr who came to be known as the patron of shoemakers, especially in England. Actor Crispin Glover.

For more information, see also the related name Krispin.

Baby names that sound like Crispin are Crosbie, Crosby and Crosbey.

Crispin is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#14363 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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