Names That Mean Intelligence

  1. Quinn
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

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

      Quinn is an engaging Celtic surname, zippy, concise and strong. While it may now lean feminine in the US, given to girls about 80% of the time, it is still given to a substantial number of boys: 615 in a recent count.
  2. Hye
    • Origin:

      Korean
    • Meaning:

      "wisdom, intelligence"
    • Description:

      One of the few Korean names to migrate to Western culture, via supermodel Hye Park.
  3. 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.
  4. Witt
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "keen intelligence"
    • Description:

      Fresh and witty word name.
  5. 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.
  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.