Firmin is a French surname and masculine given name, from the

Late Latin Late Latin is the scholarly name for the form of Literary Latin of late antiquity.Roberts (1996), p. 537. English dictionary definitions of Late Latin date this period from the 3rd to 6th centuries CE, and continuing into the 7th century in ...

Firminus, a derivative of ''firmus'' meaning "firm" or "steadfast". The instruction of

St Paul Paul, also named Saul of Tarsus, commonly known as Paul the Apostle and Saint Paul, was a Christian apostle ( AD) who spread the teachings of Jesus in the first-century world. For his contributions towards the New Testament, he is generally ...

to "be steadfast in the faith" gave the name great popularity among early Christians.

People with the surname

Agnès Firmin-Le Bodo Agnès Firmin-Le Bodo (; born 20 November 1968) is a French pharmacist and politician of the Horizons party who briefly served as Minister of Health and Prevention in the government of Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne from 2023 to 2024. She w ...

(born 1968), French politician *

Anténor Firmin Joseph Auguste Anténor Firmin (18 October 1850 – 19 September 1911), better known as Anténor Firmin, was a Haitian barrister and philosopher, pioneering anthropologist, journalist, and politician. Firmin is best known for his book (), which ...

(1850–1911), Haitian anthropologist, journalist and politician * Col Firmin (1940–2013), Australian politician * Giles Firmin (1614–1697), English minister and physician * Hannah Firmin (born 1956), English illustrator, daughter of Peter Firmin *

Mickaël Firmin Mickaël Firmin (born September 21, 1990) is a French professional football player who most recently played for L'Entente SSG He made his professional debut in the 2007–08 season in Ligue 1 for Toulouse FC Toulouse Football Club () is a ...

(born 1990), French professional footballer *

Peter Firmin Peter Arthur Firmin (11 December 1928 – 1 July 2018) was an English artist and puppet maker. He was the founder of Smallfilms, along with Oliver Postgate. Between them they created a number of popular children's TV programmes, '' The Saga of ...

(1926–2018), English artist and animator *

Thomas Firmin Thomas Firmin (June 1632 – 1697) was an English businessman and philanthropist, publisher and unitarian member of the Church of England.Joseph Cornish ''The life of Mr. Thomas Firmin, citizen of London'' Devon 1780 Early life Firmin was born to ...

(1632–1697), English businessman and philanthropist * Philip Firmin, title character of the 1861–62 novel ''

The Adventures of Philip ''The Adventures of Philip on his Way Through the World: Shewing Who Robbed Him, Who Helped Him, and Who Passed Him By'' is the final novel by the English author William Makepeace Thackeray, originally published in 1861–1862. It was the last n ...

'' by W. M. Thackeray

People with the given name

Firmin Abauzit Firmin Abauzit (11 November 167920 March 1767) was a French scholar who worked on physics, theology and philosophy, and served as librarian in Geneva ( Republic of Geneva) during his final 40 years. Abauzit is also notable for proofreading or cor ...

(1679–1767), French scholar * Firmin António, Brazilian businessman * Firmin Ayessa (born 1951), Congolese politician *

Firmin Bouisset Firmin Bouisset (2 September 1859 – 19 March 1925) was a French painter, poster artist and printmaker. Early life and education He was born on 2 September 1859 in the town of Moissac in the Tarn-et-Garonne département in southwestern France. ...

(1859–1925), French painter and poster artist * Firmin V. Desloge (1843-1929), French-American industrialist and philanthropist in

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Firmin Didot Firmin Didot (; 14 April 176424 April 1836) was a French printer, engraver, and type founder. Early life Firmin Didot was born in Paris into a family of printers founded by François Didot, the father of 11 children. Firmin was one of his gra ...

(1764–1836), French printer and engraver * Firmin Dugas (1830–1889), Canadian businessman and politician *

Firmin Flamand Firmin Flamand was a Belgian archer and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp Antwerp (; ; ) is a City status in Belgium, city and a Municipalities of Belgium, municipality in the Flemish Region of Be ...

, Belgian Olympic archer (

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1920) *

Firmin Gillot Firmin Gillot (11 October 1819 Combres, France – 11 June 1872 Paris) was a French printmaker (engraver) and inventor. History At the start of the 19th century, a technique gained popularity that involved transferring a drawing onto a lithogra ...

(1820–1872), photography pioneer *

Firmin Lebel Firmin Lebel (early 16th century – 27–31 December 1573) was a French composer and choir director of the Renaissance, active in Rome. While relatively little of his music survives, he was notable as one of the likely teachers of Palestrina. He ...

(died 1573), French composer and choir director *

Firmin Lambot Firmin Lambot (; 14 March 1886 – 19 January 1964) was a Belgian bicycle racer who twice won the Tour de France. Born in the small town of Florennes,The Bicycle, UK, 26 March 1952, p6 Lambot worked as a saddler. He worked 12 hours a day, star ...

(1886–1964), Belgian cyclist *

Firmin Marbeau Jean Firmin Marbeau (1798 – October 10, 1875) was a French philanthropist who pioneered the ''crèche'' movement, a forerunner of modern day care. Marbeau was born in Brive-la-Gaillarde, and was by profession a lawyer in Paris. He is best know ...

(1798–1875), French philanthropist *

Firmin Monestime Saint-Firmin (S. F.) Monestime (December 16, 1909 – October 27, 1977) was a Haitian-Canadian politician and medical doctor, who was the first Black Canadian elected mayor of a Canadian municipality.

(1909–1977), Haitian politician and medical doctor *

Firmin Sanou Firmin Sanou (born 21 April 1973) is a Burkinabé former professional footballer who played as a defender. He was part of the Burkinabé 1998 African Nations Cup team, who finished fourth after losing to Congo DR on penalties in the bronze ...

(born 1973), Burkina Faso footballer *

Firmin Martin Schmidt Firmin Martin Schmidt (October 12, 1918 - August 4, 2005) was a Roman Catholic bishop. Born in Catharine, Kansas, United States, Schmidt was ordained a priest for the Capuchin order on June 2, 1946. On April 3, 1959, he was appointed prefect of Me ...

(1918-2005), American Roman Catholic bishop *

Firmin Swinnen Firmin Swinnen (1885–1972) was a Belgian theater organist and concert artist who was noted for his organ improvisations during silent films in New York City. Career Born in Montaigu, Belgium, Swinnen became an organist at the Antwerp cathedr ...

(1985-1972), Belgian theatre organist * Pascal-Firmin Ndimira (b. 1956), Prime Minister of Burundi (1996–98)

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