Quill
Old English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Quill
Quill derives from the Old English and Middle English word for a feather, particularly one used as a writing instrument, and carries the literal meaning of a large feather or quill pen.
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Etymology
Quill derives from the Old English and Middle English word for a feather, particularly one used as a writing instrument, and carries the literal meaning of a large feather or quill pen. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in contemporary Western societies, with no significant historical religious affiliation; it has gained modest popularity as a modern given name rather than emerging from traditional naming conventions.
Quill currently ranks #3,361 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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