Why should I not name my baby Quentin?

Magnum13

Does anyone have any really really good reasons that I should NOT name baby Quentin if he's a he? Like, Quentin is the name of a genocidal dictator, or a serial murderer, or a character on Jersey Shore. I think the name is kind of weird, but I just really feel like that's what I'm supposed to same my baby if it's a boy. It's not even my first choice for names, it just feels like it's right. I know....I'm weird. Thoughts? Opinions? 

Minipenguin

I think of Quentin Tarantino (the director). I'm not a huge fan of his work, but I also wouldn't avoid the name because of it.

shipsshoessealingwax

I like the name Quentin and especially think Quinn is an adorable nn when he is little!!

The meaning is kind of boring, if that sort of thing matters to you, but it isn't bad or vulgar and certainly wouldn't stop me from using it.

eatdrinkstretch

Nope, I like it.  And I especially like the nn Quinn for a boy.

Justinlove

I think of San Quentin---yes, I watch too many crime shows!

 

ETA:  it is the largest "death row" prison in the US located in California.  Lots of "bad guys." 

penguingrrl

I definitely think of Quentin Tarantino when I think of that name since that's the only person I've heard of with that name. While I love his movies, it's hard to imagine that name on a squishy baby because of those movies lol! But I don't dislike the name at all and I think it works well on an adult.

Magnum13

Minipenguin:

I think of Quentin Tarantino (the director). I'm not a huge fan of his work, but I also wouldn't avoid the name because of it.

 My DH loves Quentin Tarantino's work (which I think is what made me think of the name) but he thinks Tarantino is a really weird guy and didn't like the name at first. He likes it now though.

Karla CS

Justinlove:

I think of San Quentin---yes, I watch too many crime shows!

 

ETA:  it is the largest "death row" prison in the US located in California.  Lots of "bad guys." 

 

San Quentin is also home to some of the most amazing ocean views in the Bay Area! It almost makes me jealous of the inmates every time I drive past  

Justinlove

Karla CS:

Justinlove:

I think of San Quentin---yes, I watch too many crime shows!

 

ETA:  it is the largest "death row" prison in the US located in California.  Lots of "bad guys." 

 

San Quentin is also home to some of the most amazing ocean views in the Bay Area! It almost makes me jealous of the inmates every time I drive past  

A bit of irony eh?  Seems like a waste of a good location! 

sararn2004

Justinlove:

I think of San Quentin---yes, I watch too many crime shows!

 

ETA:  it is the largest "death row" prison in the US located in California.  Lots of "bad guys." 

lol, I could see my brother saying this if I wanted to use that name. He just retired from there as a correctional officer(actually I think he was a supervisor), but my nephew is a CO there now.

SkyRunner

If I loved the name Quentin, I would name my son Quentin. End of story. :-)

buggirl72

I went to school with someone named Quentin. As an adult he ended up picking up the nn of Q but typically was called by his full name. It is the name of a Saint so no real negative connotations. 

mjr12

buggirl72:

I went to school with someone named Quentin. As an adult he ended up picking up the nn of Q but typically was called by his full name. It is the name of a Saint so no real negative connotations. 

I also knew a Quentin that had the nn of Q.  I never really did like that, but I think the name Quentin is fine.  For me, the nn thing is a big deal.  If you like it, then go for it!  

abelch2

SkyRunner:

If I loved the name Quentin, I would name my son Quentin. End of story. :-)

This

almostjennifer

Honestly, I'm not a fan of the name, but I think you should use it.

I am weird about names.  I think each baby is already 'named' and we just have to figure out what it is.  When I landed on my son's name, I just knew it had to be his name even though it wasn't special to me for any reason.  Sometimes I think people force names on to kids when it isn't 'right.'  Go with your intuition.

mendota67

I like it!  Unique but not weird. No one will remember Tarantino when he is grown up, probably :-)  Good nn possibilities.  Go for it :-)

holly321

I have a friend name Quentin, so no bad thoughts on my end.

SidraJedi

SkyRunner:

If I loved the name Quentin, I would name my son Quentin. End of story. :-)

 

 

SierrasMommy

I like it. I especially like Quinn as a nickname if you go that route. I also have to say, my DH is a corrections officer as well, but I didn't put the connection there at first. Funny thing is, we like the name Ryker, which reminds me if Ryker's Island. lol