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 eponymousDr. R Quincy, M.E.in the mystery medical drama. Horror fans can recall the heroic Quincey Morris in Bram Stoker’s 1897 novelDracula.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 dramaLove and Basketball.
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Famous People With The Name Quincy
- Quincy JonesAmerican musician and songwriter, known for his career of over seven decades and several awards and nominations
- 约翰·昆西·亚当斯American politician and lawyer, served as the sixth President of the US
- Matthew Quincy DaddarioAmerican actor, known for his role in television series Shadowhunters
- Dabney “Quincy” ColemanAward-winning American actor, known for his roles in 9 to 5, Inspector Gadget, and You’ve Got Mail
- Quincy WilliamsAmerican footballer linebacker, plays for New York Jets of the NFL
Names With Similar Sound As Quincy
Quincy is a stylish- and modern-sounding name. If you liked its sound, we have compiled a few other names that have a similar sound.
Popular Sibling Names For Quincy
Boy Sibling Names For Quincy
Canice
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Concetto
Constans
Constantijn
Constantin
Constantine
Constantino
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Girl Sibling Names For Quincy
Canciana
Canzada
Conceicao
Concepcion
Concepta
Concetta
Consolata
Consolation
Constance
Constancia
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Names With Similar Meaning As Quincy
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