T'smom Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 The title pretty much sums it up. I was sure I was having a girl partly because I was so struck with the name Quinn and I was just so. Sure. that was what was meant to be. He's not a girl! So we abandoned that name but we have not come up with anything else we like. When I shared that this morning with some other friends, they were surprised and said they thought of Quinn as a boy name. So.....what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I have always thought it a masculine name. I've never heard it used for a girl. Perhaps I am really out of the loop. Just keep thinking of the old salt in Jaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SproutMamaK Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I think of it as a boy's name, although I wouldn't be shocked to hear of it being used for a girl as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorien Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I definitely think of it as a girl name. Unless a shortened version of Quinten/Quentin. (Which we did consider for our #5! We decided against it b/c we didn't like the way it sounded in our NJ accents.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edelweiss Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I know several girls named Quinn, so I'm thinking that the girls are taking it over now. For that reason, I'd be hesitant to name a boy that as this point. I do know of a boy named Quinn though, and I like it for him as well. I actually think it works for either a boy or a girl, but once people start using it as a girl's name, it usually becomes rare to be used for a boy anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I think of it as a boy name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I can see people using it as a girl name and I am sure many have but IRL I have only met boys named Quinn. I do think it is predominantly a boy name. :) Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I think of it as a boy's name. But there are a lot of current girl names that used to be boy names, so if you like it, don't worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnIslandGirl Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I'm not sure if it's regional, but here in New England I know lots of girls named Quinn and only one male with the name. It's similar to the name Kelly. When we traveled to England all the Kelley's we met were male, but here I wouldn't dream of naming a boy Kelley. I think geography plays a big part in the name game. If Quinn is a boy's name where you live, then go for it, or the more masculine Quintin would work as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I think of it as a boy's name, but there was the girl named Quinn on Glee, so that may have put that idea in people's heads... her character's pretty much been written off and the show's jumped the shark, so that'll probably fade quickly... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indigomama Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Boy name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Boy. The only QUinns I know are little boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 We know three boy Quinns and one girl. We're in the PNW. I thought of it as a boy name until Glee came along. I really like it was a boy name. (And as a girl name, but that's not what you're asking about! :) ) Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I think boy but I do know of a couple of girl characters on tv that had the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I've heard of it being used for either, but I think "boy" name because we know a boy named Quinn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T'smom Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Wow! I'm really surprised. I know a little girl named Quinn so I guess that colored my perception. This might breathe new life into our baby name discussions. A baby name site had it listed in popularity as 516 for girls and 280 for boys a few years ago. It's projected to increase 47% for girls and 13% for boys though, so...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Boy, never heard of it as a girl name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatHomeschoolDad Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Def Boy. We know a Quinn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteryJen Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Boy. I know a few of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I think it would be suitable for either & is rather gender neutral. The only Quinn I know is a boy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa in MO Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I really think it could be either. I know some boys named Quinn and some girls also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Library Momma Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I like it for both. Quentin/Quinton is a huge name here now for boys. I think it's the new Aiden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto3innc Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I have only heard it for boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 My first thought is that it's a boy's name, although I have known one or two girls by that name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I've only heard it used for boys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrub Jay Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Both but more boy. Quinn as a girl reminds me of Glee or Daria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 It sounds like a boy's name to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Boy. I know that people are starting to use that name for girls, but I still see it as a masculine name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 The only Quinn I know is a young man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aelwydd Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Boy. Another baby boy at church who was born shortly before my ds was named Quinn. Though it could be a girl name, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I've met a boy (well, he'd be a young man now) named Quinn, never a girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I've never known anyone with this name, but it sounds like it could be a girl's name or a boy's name to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changed Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 First thought was boy. But I've never heard the name before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 First reaction: boy name...so keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I would expect an adult named Quinn to be a male. I think girls have overtaken the name though, so I would expect a child named Quinn to be a girl. I've only met female Quinns, and they were all teenage or younger. Quentin would definitely be a boys name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OK Family Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 My son who is seven is Quinn! Love the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebbyribs Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Friends of ours just chose this name for their baby specifically because it was a gender-neutral name. Their baby turned out to be a boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 gender-neutral, but my first thought was boy. and why choose something ambiguous. what about quentin and just call him quinn for short? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Either. When I hear it I don't think boy or girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSOchristie Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Girl, we know a female Quinn IRL and Quinn from Glee is a girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Three votes for boy...me, teen dd and teen ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I've known a Quinton (boy) but no Quinns IRL. However, Quinn Cummings was a child actress ("The Goodbye Girl") who wrote a book about homeschooling her daughter. I have no idea if she's still homeschooling. I think the name could go either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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