Names That Mean Intelligence
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Quinn
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"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.
- Fitzhugh
Origin:
English, from GermanMeaning:
"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.
- Medha
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"wisdom, intelligence"Description:
An elegantly simple Indian name with a powerful meaning. Medha is one of many names used for the Hindu goddess Saraswati.
- Witt
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"keen intelligence"Description:
Fresh and witty word name.
- Brilliance
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"brightness of light; exceptional intelligence"Description:
With its word name style and two equally lovely meanings, Brilliance could be one to watch.
- Hye
Origin:
KoreanMeaning:
"wisdom, intelligence"Description:
One of the few Korean names to migrate to Western culture, via supermodel Hye Park.
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