Quinn

Quinn is a unisex given name and surname with Irish origins. It derives from the Gaelic Ó Coinne and Ó Cuinn, meaning "descendant of Conn," where Conn is an old given name often associated with leadership. The spelling Quinn is the Anglicized form of these Gaelic surnames and has become a given name in its own right.

As a given name, Quinn is used for all genders and has grown in popularity in many English-speaking countries since the late 20th century. In the United States and Canada it is commonly chosen for girls in recent decades, while it is also used for boys, reflecting a broader trend toward gender-neutral names. Variants and related names include Quin, Quince, and Quinlan (the latter being a separate surname with a different lineage).

As a surname, Quinn remains most common in Ireland and among people of Irish descent, and it appears in historical records dating to the medieval period. It has spread globally through migration and the Irish diaspora, especially to North America and the United Kingdom.

In fiction and popular culture, the name has been used for characters and public figures, with Quinn Fabray being a central character on the television series Glee. The concise, contemporary sound of Quinn has helped it remain widely recognizable across different media and communities.