Irish Names that Start With Q

Quinn

Irish

"descendant of Conn, chief leader, intelligence"

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…

Quill

Irish, English

"lion; scribe, writer with a quill pen"

First appearing in the US stats back in 2013, this wordy choice fits in with the likes of Sonnet, Poetry, Fable, and Story as a literary option for writers, fans of classic literature, and those who…

Quinlan

Irish

"descendant of Caoinlean, slender "

An Irish last-name-first-name that could make a child feel distinctive, while still having the regular guy nickname of Quinn. Christine Taylor and Ben Stiller spelled their son's name Quinlin.…

Quillen

Variation of Quillan or Quillon

The names may sound the same, but they have different origins and meanings. Take your pick.

Quigley

Irish

"from the mother's side"

The spoiled only son of the richest family in town in a fifties movie.

Quillan

Irish

"cub, Leo"

If you like Dylan, Quinn, or Leo but find them too popular, Quillan could be a distinctive and interesting alternative. It is sometimes connected to the zodiac sign of Leo, making it a cool way to…

Quilliam

Irish

"son of William"

A really unusual choice that could be used to honor Grandpa Will.