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Quentin

KWEN-tin2 syllables
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Means 'fifth' in Latin, often used for the fifth-born child. (Latin)

What does Quentin mean?

Latin: Means 'fifth' in Latin, often used for the fifth-born child.. Quentin is derived from the Latin name 'Quintinus', meaning 'fifth', traditionally given to the fifth child in a family.

Is Quentin a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Quentin in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Quentin in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Quentin suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Quentin’s Daycare Verdict

As Quentin joined us for breakfast, I couldn't help but wonder—does he plan on being the fifth dog to snag the biggest bone or is he just a clever decoy to distract us?

Like Quentin? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.