Quinn
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Quinn
The name Quinn derives from the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning "descendant of Conn," where Conn is an Old Irish name meaning "chief" or "leader." Linguistically, it roots from Proto-Celtic and evolved through Gaelic tradition.
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Etymology
The name Quinn derives from the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning "descendant of Conn," where Conn is an Old Irish name meaning "chief" or "leader." Linguistically, it roots from Proto-Celtic and evolved through Gaelic tradition.
Quinn is primarily used in Irish and English-speaking cultures, with particular prevalence in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities; it has no specific religious association and gained broader popularity in the 20th century as a given name beyond its original surname usage.
Quinn currently ranks #97 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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