Quinn

Quinn derives from the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning descendant of Conn, where the root Conn is an Old Irish personal name generally interpreted as meaning chief or sense or reason. The name was originally a prominent Irish clan name associated with the ancient kingdom of Ulster before transitioning into widespread use as a given name. It is used for both males and females in modern English-speaking countries, having gained particular popularity as a feminine given name in North America during the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Related forms include Conn and the anglicized Quinlan and Quincy, which share overlapping Celtic roots.