Find out how popular the first name Quinte has been for the last 1 years (from 1977 to 1977) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Quinte by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Quinte is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1977, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Quinte.

The history of the first name Quinte

The given name Quinte is a French variant derived from the Latin word "quintus", meaning "fifth". Its origins can be traced back to ancient Roman times, where it was commonly used as a masculine praenomen or personal name.

Historically, the name Quinte was often given to the fifth-born son in a family, following the Roman tradition of naming children based on their birth order. This practice was widespread among the upper classes and nobility of ancient Rome.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quinte can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who mentioned a Roman consul named Quintus Fabius Maximus Cunctator, known for his delaying tactics against Hannibal during the Second Punic War (218-201 BC).

Another notable figure bearing the name Quinte was the Roman poet Quintus Ennius, who lived in the 2nd century BC and is considered the father of Roman poetry. His epic work, the Annales, chronicled the history of Rome from its mythical beginnings to his own time.

In the Middle Ages, the name Quinte was less common but still used in certain regions of France. One example is Quinte Aubry, a 13th-century French poet and trouvère who composed lyrical poetry and chansons de geste.

During the Renaissance period, the name gained popularity in Italy, particularly among the intellectual and artistic circles. The Italian humanist and philosopher Quintus Curtius Rufus, born in the 15th century, was known for his historical work "Historiae Alexandri Magni" (History of Alexander the Great).

Another notable figure was Quinto Cerreti, an Italian painter and architect active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was known for his work on the Villa Borghese in Rome and his frescoes in various churches throughout Italy.

In more recent times, the name Quinte has been relatively rare, but there have been a few individuals who have carried it. Quinte Dumon was a Belgian cyclist who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, winning a silver medal in the team pursuit event.

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