Críspulo / Crispus / Crispin

The name Críspulo is derived from the Latin cognomen Crispus, which means 'curly-haired'. It was a common descriptive surname in ancient Rome. The diminutive form Crispinus also arose from this root. The name gained religious significance through Saint Crispulus, an early Christian martyr, which helped its adoption and preservation in Christian communities, particularly in Spanish-speaking regions. While not widely used, it has a long and venerable history within certain cultural and religious contexts.