Irish Names that Start With Q

  1. Quinn
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

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

      Quinn is one of the first popular Irish unisex surnames, a strong and attractive choice on the rise for girls but still popular for boys. Quinn was used for about 3000 baby girls and 700 boys in the US last year.
  2. 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.
  3. Quillan
    • Origin:

      Iris, Zodiac sign of Leo, the lion
    • Meaning:

      "cub"
    • Description:

      If you like Dylan but find it too popular, Quillan could be a distinctive alternative.
  4. Quill
    • Origin:

      Irish, diminutive of Quillan or Quiller; also English word name
    • Description:

      Quill is a unique possibility for the child of writers -- even if they do use computers rather than pens; could also serve as a rhyming tribute to an ancestor named Gil, Phil, or Bill (or Jill).
  5. Quinlan
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "descendant of Caoinlean, slender "
    • Description:

      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.
  6. Quigley
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "from the mother's side"
    • Description:

      The spoiled only son of the richest family in town in a fifties movie.
  7. Quillen
    • Origin:

      Variation of Quillan or Quillon
    • Description:

      The names may sound the same, but they have different origins and meanings. Take your pick.
  8. Quilliam
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "son of William"
    • Description:

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