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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Quincy

Quincy is both a boy’s and a girl’s name of French origin. It means ‘estate belonging to the fifth son.’ It could also be derived from a topographic English surname from the place Cuinchy in France. The name Quintus is also a root of Quincy. Quintus is a Roman given name from the Latin ‘fifth.’ In Spanish, the name means ‘fifteenth child.’

The name starts with a Q, automatically placing it in the list of quirky names. It has been around for quite a long time. However, it is not known when the surname became common as a first name.

The name possibly came to England with the Normans and quickly spread to the US. The earliest record of this name in England is that of Saer de Quincy. He was the ancestor of the earls of Winchester and came from Cuinchy in Pas-de-Calais. However, it is believed that the name became common due to the immigrants from Quincy-sous-Sénard in Seine-et-Oise or Quincy-Voisins in Seine-et-Marne. The family of de Quincy held the title of the Earl of Winchester in the 13th century.
The American Quincy family was a major political family in Massachusetts in the 17th century.

Edmund Quincy was the patriarch of this family. Josiah Quincy, the fifth in line, was a leading patriot who went to England to argue the colonist’s case in 1997. His son was a strong opponent of slavery. He was also the President of Harvard and the mayor of Boston.

Some of the variants of this name are Quinzy, Quincey, and Quency. You can also use several nicknames, such as Quin, Quinn, Ceecee, Zee, Q, and Cy for Quincy. The name has been popular in the US since the late 19th century, often ranking among the top 1000s. In the US, the name is more popular among baby boys than girls.

Quincy and its variants have appeared in pop culture too. One of the most famous Quincys is Quincy M.E. Jack Klugman plays the eponymous Dr. R Quincy, M.E. in the mystery medical drama. Horror fans can recall the heroic Quincey Morris in Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula. Little Einsteins, the animated show for preschoolers, has Quincy as one of the main characters. Romantic movie fans might have come across Quincy McCall (played by Omar Epps) in the 2000 American romantic sports drama Love and Basketball.

Quincy

Meaning Estate of the fifth son

Gender Unisex

Religion Christianity

Origin French, Latin

Lucky Number 8

Syllables Two

Length 1 word, 6 letters, 2 vowels, 4 consonants

Type Medium length and easy to pronounce

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Quincy?

The name Quincy means ‘estate belonging to the fifth son.’

2. What is the origin of the name Quincy?

Quincy has French origin.

3. What are some middle names that go well with Quincy?

Pierre (meaning ‘rock’), Claude (meaning ‘strong-willed’), and Marcel (meaning ‘young warrior’) are middle names for boys that complement the first name Quincy, while Odette (meaning ‘wealthy’), Manon (meaning ‘beautiful queen’), and Delphine (meaning ‘of Delphi’) make excellent middle names choices for girls. These French-origin middle names not only enhance the allure of the name Quincy but also serve as a reminder of the cultural richness of France.

4. Are there any interesting facts or trivia related to the name Quincy?

Interestingly, Quincy is associated with two US Presidents. Namely, John Adams, the second President of the US, used the name for his son John Quincy Adams. John Quincy Adams became the sixth President of the US, serving from 1825 to 1829.

5. Is Quincy a popular baby name?

Quincy has consistently maintained a spot among the top 1000 US names for boys since 2000. In 2022, Quincy was shared among 409 baby boys in the US, indicating that it is widely used in the country (1).

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