Crispin
/ˈkrɪspɪn/noun
A masculine given name and surname, originally associated with Saint Crispin.
Did you know?Crispin comes from Latin *Crispinus*, a Roman family name built on *crispus* meaning “curly” or “wavy,” and it became famous through Saint Crispin, the patron saint of shoemakers.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Rome
Latin
Crispinus
“A Roman cognomen or family name, originally meaning “curly-haired” or “wavy-haired.””
Latin
Latin
crispus
“Curly, crisp, or wavy.”
Late Latin / Early Christian
Latin
Crispinus
“A personal name borne by early saints, especially Saint Crispin.”
Old French
Old French
Crispin
“A borrowed saint’s name and personal name.”
Middle English
English
Crispin
“A male given name and later a surname.”
Modern English
English
Crispin
“A masculine given name and surname.”