Names That Mean Intelligence

  1. Quinn
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "descendant of Conn, chief leader, intelligence"
    • Description:

      Quinn is an engaging Celtic surname that is still on the rise for girls but beginning to flag for boys. As a female name, Quinn is in the Top 100, used for over 3000 baby girls last year, but toward the bottom of the Top 500 for boys, given to 700 baby boys.
  2. Fitzhugh
    • Origin:

      English, from German
    • Meaning:

      "son of intelligence"
    • Description:

      All the Fitz names are hard to carry, but this one has a wonderful meaning and might be a good middle name choice to honor a brilliant lineage.
  3. Hye
    • Origin:

      Korean
    • Meaning:

      "wisdom, intelligence"
    • Description:

      One of the few Korean names to migrate to Western culture, via supermodel Hye Park.
  4. Medha
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "wisdom, intelligence"
    • Description:

      An elegantly simple Indian name with a powerful meaning. Medha is one of many names used for the Hindu goddess Saraswati.
  5. Witt
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "keen intelligence"
    • Description:

      Fresh and witty word name.
  6. Brilliance
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "brightness of light; exceptional intelligence"
    • Description:

      With its word name style and two equally lovely meanings, Brilliance could be one to watch.