Quinton
Male nameEnglish
✨ Meaning
Quinton has two separate sources that share a spelling. As an English place name it comes from the Old English 'cwen,' meaning queen or woman, and 'tun,' meaning settlement or estate, giving 'the queen's manor,' a name attached to estates held as part of a queen's endowment. It also serves as a respelling of Quentin, the Latin name meaning fifth, so bearers may intend either origin.
🌍 Origin
Villages called Quinton exist in Warwickshire, Northamptonshire and Gloucestershire, and the surname arose from them in the medieval period. The name moved into use as a first name in the English-speaking world in the modern era and is particularly well established in South Africa and the United States, where it is often chosen for its shared sound with Quentin and Quinn.
⭐ Famous People Named Quinton
- Quinton de Kock
- Quinton Jackson
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does Quinton mean?
As an English place name it means 'the queen's manor,' from 'cwen' (queen) and 'tun' (settlement). It also serves as a variant of Quentin.
Is Quinton the same as Quentin?
They are often treated as variants, but Quinton also has a genuinely separate origin as an English place name.
Where is Quinton most used?
It is well established in South Africa and the United States, and the place names themselves are English.