I’d love to know what you berries think of the name [name_m]Quentin[/name_m]. My husband brought it up recently, and it’s been growing on me. It’s less common, but definitely not unheard of. Intelligent sounding, but not too “nerdy.” There are a couple of nickname possibilities. It hits basically all of my naming criteria. The only downside is that I don’t think our family members would like it, so I just want to gather some other people’s opinions of it. 
Thanks!
I agree. Super handsome, and like you said, less common, but definitely not unheard of. I think it has an edginess to it without having fallen prey to the hipster trends.
[name_f]Love[/name_f] [name_m]Quentin[/name_m]! It’s established, but not overused. Sounds firm and steady, but the Q gives it just the right amount of quirk. I picture a [name_m]Quentin[/name_m] as handsome, strong, intelligent and quiet.
My husband loves this name mostly because of [name_u]Teddy[/name_u] [name_m]Roosevelt[/name_m]'s son, and from what I’ve read, this describes him exactly!
Thanks everyone for the input so far!
My husband likes [name_m]Quentin[/name_m] too. I think of [name_m]Quentin[/name_m] [name_m]Tarantino[/name_m] the film director. I like how the name is not common (well it isn’t in Australia) and I’m also considering a non-common name for our baby (if it’s a boy). I think it’s great to get out there. If your baby is born and it suits the name definitely go for it. Your family will soon associate the name with your baby and it will be like it just belongs, I just know it 
All the best!
I like it. It has a stylish rhythm - two syllables and ends in n - but isn’t recently coined and isn’t overused. I don’t think it’s typical but I don’t think it’s hard to explain, either. It’s a great balance. I really really like [name_m]Quentin[/name_m].
My pastor is named [name_m]Quentin[/name_m] – he was the fifth of five Catholic children. As you might guess, he is no longer Catholic. He is intelligent, articulate, funny and looks exactly like [name_m]John[/name_m] McCain. I say go for it!
I really like [name_m]Quentin[/name_m]! I probably prefer [name_m]Quinton[/name_m] but that’s just me. Best of luck!
I really like [name_m]Quentin[/name_m]! It’s very masculine, and not overly popular. I would suggest:
[name_m]Quentin[/name_m] [name_m]Phillip[/name_m]
[name_m]Quentin[/name_m] [name_u]Reed[/name_u]
[name_m]Quentin[/name_m] [name_m]Amadeus[/name_m]
[name_m]Quentin[/name_m] [name_m]Josiah[/name_m]
[name_m]Quentin[/name_m] [name_m]Elijah[/name_m]
I love the name [name_u]Reid[/name_u], and [name_m]Quentin[/name_m] [name_u]Reid[/name_u] sounds great! I also forgot to add in my original post that I like the fact that there’s really only one way to pronounce and spell [name_m]Quentin[/name_m].
ETA: I also really like the combo [name_m]Quentin[/name_m] [name_m]Ambrose[/name_m], but that’s more of a GP for me. I don’t think hubby would ever go for it haha
[name_f]LOVE[/name_f] [name_m]Quentin[/name_m]. It starts with a statement letter, but ends classic and stylish. He also has some literary namesakes like [name_m]Quentin[/name_m] Compson, who, though not necessarily a positive model, is definitely interesting and famous and compelling.
I love [name_m]Quentin[/name_m]! You have excellent taste!
Honestly, it doesn’t really matter what your family thinks. It’s your child. 
[name_m]Quentin[/name_m] is a great name! I like that it’s decidedly masculine (which apparently [name_u]Quinn[/name_u] isn’t anymore :(), familiar yet not popular, and fits name trends without being trendy (-in ending and an uncommon letter to start).
@casilda: Funny that you should mention [name_u]Quinn[/name_u]. I was trying to think up some nicknames for [name_m]Quentin[/name_m], and one of the ones that I thought of was [name_u]Quinn[/name_u], but I was afraid it wouldn’t be obviously masculine.
Personally, I think it is.
I agree, I just meant that if people saw [name_u]Quinn[/name_u] on a resume, for example, they might not know immediately whether he/she was a boy or a girl. Which is something that I’d like to avoid (for both genders!).
This is my father’s name, so I have a soft spot for it. He likes to go by Q as a nickname, which I really like (but, again, I’m biased). He was one of the “cool dads” in high school. I really prefer this spelling, not only because I’m accustomed to it but it really is more phonetic to me - [name_m]Quinton[/name_m] looks like I should be saying [name_u]Quinn[/name_u]-tahn, while [name_m]Quentin[/name_m] is quenn-tin, just how I would say it. I’ve only met maybe two or three people with the same name, and only one with the same spelling (other than [name_m]Quentin[/name_m] [name_m]Tarantino[/name_m] of course), so I think it is that perfect blend of familiar and unique.
@axps123: I love Q as a nickname!
[name_f]Love[/name_f] this name! On my short list I have it spelled [name_m]Quinton[/name_m] though.
Thank you all for the feedback! I’m definitely adding [name_m]Quentin[/name_m] to our list.