Crispin

Crispin is a male first name that, in its English spelling, is a derivative of the Roman byname Crispinus, which in turn is derived from Crispus. The meaning of the name can be described as 'the Curly', 'the Frizzy-haired', or 'the Curly-headed'.

What does the name Crispin mean?

Crispin is an English variant of the Roman name Crispinus, which is derived from Crispus. It is metaphorically interpreted as 'the Curly', 'the Frizzy-haired', or 'the Curly-headed'. The roots of the name lie in the Latin term crispus, which translates to 'curly', 'wavy', 'frizzy', 'crinkled', 'kinky', and 'curled'. The spread of the name is partly attributed to the veneration of Saint Crispus/Krispus of Corinth/Chalcedon, who is mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles and lived around the 3rd century AD. Other variants include Crispinianus, Crispinian, Crispino, Crispian, Krispinus, Krispin, Krispus, and Kryspin. The feminine form is used as Crispina or Krispina.

Where does the name Crispin come from?

The first name Crispin has its roots in Latin and means 'the Curly'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Crispin?

Crispin is pronounced as two syllables, namely 'Kris-pin' [ˈkʁɪs.pɪn]. The short 'i' in both syllables gives the name a bright and lively sound. The consonant combination '-sp' creates a subtle tension in the middle of the word. The name Crispin radiates precision and modernity – clearly structured and with dynamic lightness.

When is the name day of Crispin?

Crispin is celebrated on October 25, which is his name day.

Popularity

In Germany, Crispin is a relatively rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2007 with 759th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,248th.

Nicknames & pet names

Crip / Cris / Crisp / Crispo / Crissie / Pine / Pino

Famous people

• Crispin Bonham-Carter (British actor)
• Crispin de Passe (illustrator from Belgium)
• Crispin the Younger de Passe (artist from the Netherlands)
• Crispin Freeman (American actor)
• Crispin Glover (American actor)
• Crispin Gray (English guitarist)
• Crispin Klugmichel (German philosopher)
• Crispin Mwaba (football player from Zambia)
• Crispin Nash-Williams (mathematician from Great Britain)
• Crispin Ochieng (footballer from Kenya)
• Crispin Olando (Kenyan footballer)
• Crispin Sartwell (philosopher from the Netherlands)
• Crispin and Crispinius (patrons of Osnabrück (saints))
• Crispin van den Broeck (Belgian painter)
• Crispin van Den Broeck (English painter)
• Crispin of Pavia (bishop)
• Crispin Whittell (British film director)
• Crispin Wright (British philosopher)
• Mark Crispin Rake Sowerby (bishop from Great Britain)
• Richard Crispin Armitage (British theater, television, and film actor)