Quinn

Quinn comes from the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning descendant of Conn, where the personal name Conn derives from the Old Irish element cenn, meaning head or chief, and was associated with intelligence and leadership. It was borne by several early Irish kings, most notably Conn of the Hundred Battles, a legendary High King of Ireland. Originally a surname, Quinn transitioned into widespread use as a given name in English-speaking countries and is now used for both males and females. Related forms include Conn, Quinlan, and the Anglicized Connell.