Quintí

Quintí is the Catalan form of the Roman cognomen Quintinus, which itself is a diminutive of Quintus. The name Quintus (meaning 'fifth') was traditionally given to the fifth-born son in ancient Rome. This practice of naming children based on their birth order was common in Roman society, with names like Primus (first), Secundus (second), Tertius (third), and Quartus (fourth) also being used. The diminutive form Quintinus would have implied 'little fifth' or 'fifth-born'.

Over centuries, as Latin evolved into various Romance languages, Quintinus transformed. In Catalonia, it became Quintí. The name has maintained its connection to its Latin roots, and while not exceedingly common, it is recognized as a traditional Catalan name. Its usage reflects a continuation of classical naming traditions within the Catalan linguistic and cultural sphere.