Crispin

American

[kris-pin] / ˈkrɪs pɪn /

noun

Saint, with his brother Saint Crispinian martyred a.d. c285, Roman Christian missionaries in Gaul: patron saints of shoemakers.
(lowercase) a shoemaker.

Crispin British

/ ˈkrɪspɪn /

noun

Saint, 3rd century _ad , legendary Roman Christian martyr, with his brother Crispinian (krɪˈspɪnɪən): they are the patron saints of shoemakers. Feast day: Oct 25

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Names given to baby boys fewer than five times in 2024 include Awesome, Cuthbert, Crispin and Beckham.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

Sherman-Palladino: I think a Crispin Shamblee would help.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2025

His son, actor, director and writer Crispin Glover, shared photos of his father on Instagram, noting that Bruce Glover passed away March 12.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2025

Crispin Aylett KC, defence counsel for Mr Doe, asked Mr Jones "what was it like?" and Mr Jones replied "splendid".

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2025

“Ah, Crispin, if I have learned one thing, it’s that he who knows a bit of everything, knows nothing. But he who knows a little bit well, knows much of all.”

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi

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