Crispin from the Roman cognomen Crispinus which was derived from the name Crispus. Saint Crispin was a 3rd-century Roman who was martyred with his twin brother Crispinian in Gaul. They are the patrons of shoemakers. They were popular saints in England during the Middle Ages, and the name has occasionally been used since that time.
Saintly namesake: Saint Crispin is remembered as a 3rd-century martyr and the patron saint of shoemakers and the footwear industry. He is one of several saints named Crispin. (3rd century)
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