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Quentin

American  
[kwen-tn] / ˈkwɛn tn /

noun

  1. a male or female given name: from a Latin word meaning “fifth.”


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His celebrity partners on the show have included Caroline Quentin, Ellie Taylor, Alex Kingston and John Whaite, who finished in second place in 2021.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

This week, Quentin Fottrell — the Moneyist — helped a reader who has a problem that many people would love to have.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

From Benedict Canyon to San Quentin, the ensemble pursues clues and follows possible leads, undaunted by authorities’ annoyance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Simpson said that Rams safety Quentin Lake had texted him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

“I do. Quentin does. All the boys do.”

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

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