Crispian
A medieval English variant of Crispin, from Latin Crispinus, "curly-haired".
Meaning and origin
Crispian is an old English spelling that grew alongside Crispin from the Roman family name Crispinus, itself built on crispus, "curled" or "curly-haired", originally a nickname for someone with curly hair.
How to pronounce Crispian
| English (US) | KRIS-pee-uhn /ˈkrɪspɪən/ |
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