Krispin

The male first name Krispin is a form of the name Crispin, used in Croatia, Russia (Криспин), and Ukraine (Кріспін). This variant is derived from Crispinus, a Roman surname that has its origin in Crispus. The name can be translated into Latin and means 'the curly-haired', 'the curly one', or 'the frizzy one'.

What does the name Krispin mean?

Krispin is the Croatian, Russian (Криспин), and Ukrainian (Кріспін) variant of the name Crispin, which goes back to the Roman surname Crispinus, which in turn is derived from Crispus. The meaning of the name in Latin is 'the curly-haired', 'the curly one', or 'the frizzy one'. The roots of the name lie in the Latin word crispus, which means 'curly', 'wavy', 'frizzy', 'crinkled', 'curled', and 'waved'. Krispin has gained popularity through the veneration of Saint Crispus/Krispus of Corinth/Chalcedon, who is mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles and lived in the 3rd century AD. A Slovak spelling is Križpín. Other variants include Crispinianus, Crispinian, Crispino, Crispian, Krispinus, Krispus, and Kryspin. The feminine form of the name is Crispina or Krispina.

Where does the name Krispin come from?

The first name Krispin has its roots in the Latin and Roman languages and means 'the curly-haired'. The etymology is based on the Latin term crispus for 'curly', 'wavy', 'frizzy', 'crinkled', 'curled', and 'waved'. The name is common in several languages, including German, Croatian, Russian, Slovak, and Ukrainian.

How do you pronounce Krispin?

The pronunciation of Krispin occurs in two syllables: 'Kris-pin' [ˈkʁɪspɪn]. The short 'I' sound in both syllables gives the name a compact, rhythmically closed structure. The consonant cluster -sp- creates a subtle tension before the gentle -n fades away. Krispin has a classic and vibrant sound, conveying a structured, refined note with historical grace.

When is the name day of Krispin?

The name day for Krispin is celebrated on October 25.

Popularity

In Germany, Krispin is among the rarer first names and has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. In Austria, the name reached its best ranking in 1986, when it placed 448th in the name charts. From 1984 to 2024, Krispin was given less than 10 times in Austria, placing it at 3,423rd. In the last ten years, no child has been named that in Austria. Worldwide, Krispin is also not very common.

Nicknames & pet names

Kris / Krispi

Famous people

• Crispin Glover (actor)
• Krispin Wich (theater actor)