Etymology:
Crispin is an English name derived from the Latin name Crispinus, which in turn originates from the Greek word "krispos," meaning "curly-haired."
Meaning:
The name Crispin literally means "curly-haired" or "one with curly hair."
Origin:
The name Crispinus was originally a Roman cognomen (family name), used by members of the Crispus family. The name was first brought to England by the Normans after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It became popular in England during the Middle Ages, particularly after the martyrdom of Saints Crispin and Crispinian, two Roman Catholic saints who were patrons of shoemakers.
Variants:
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