This list includes 4 Irish girl names that start with Q, from “Quigley” to “Quinn”. Q is an uncommon initial in Irish names, and several entries come from surname-derived or anglicised forms.
Irish girl names that start with Q are female given names of Irish or Irish-derived origin beginning with Q. Many are rare, and some reflect surname use or anglicised forms adopted over time.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning, and Notes.
Name: It lists each girl’s name so you can scan options, see spellings, and shortlist favourites at a glance.
Pronunciation: Provides a simple phonetic guide so you can say each name with reasonable confidence and accuracy.
Meaning: Gives a concise meaning or root sense so you understand the name’s significance or original idea.
Notes: Includes brief context such as origin, variant spellings, or links to surnames and historical usage.
Irish girl names that start with Q
| Name | Variant(s) | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn | Quin | KWIN (/kwɪn/) | descendant of Conn; “chief” or leader |
| Quin | Quinn, Quinne | KWIN (/kwɪn/) | variant spelling of Quinn; same etymology |
| Quinlan | Ó Caoinleáin, O’Quinlan | KWIN-lan (/ˈkwɪn.lən/) | descendant of Caoinleán; “little gentle one” |
| Quigley | Ó Coigligh | KWIG-lee (/ˈkwɪɡli/) | descendant of Coigleach; personal-name origin, meaning uncertain |