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Quinn
/ KWIN /
unisexMeaning
Descendant of Conn; chief; counsel
Origin
Irish
Quinn is an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning 'descendant of Conn'. The name Conn itself means 'chief' or 'counsel' in Old Irish. While traditionally a male surname and given name in Ireland, Quinn has become remarkably popular for girls in the United States over the last two decades, appreciated for its sharp, one-syllable strength.
Personality Distribution
MBTI Profile
Approximate distribution among people named Quinn.
Cultural Context
Cultural Notes
Quinn is often perceived as an 'intellectual' or 'no-nonsense' name. Its brisk sound makes it feel modern and professional. It fits into the same category as Sloane or Blair—names that feel gender-neutral, upper-crust, and stylishly efficient.
Notable People
Famous Bearers
Quinn Fabray
Character on Glee, who helped propel the name for girls (2009)
Aidan Quinn
Irish-American actor (b. 1959)
Quinn Latimer
American poet and critic (b. 1978)