What origin is the name Quigley?

Quigley comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Quigley a popular name?

Quigley is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Quigley?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Quigley — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Quigley

Q: Is Quigley a rare name?

Yes. Quigley does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Quigley

Quigley

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Quigley is an irish boy's name meaning "An Irish name for males meaning distaff or referring to the maternal side of a family. It was originally a Gaelic surname.".

Parents who choose Quigley pick a boy name from the irish tradition, meaning "An Irish name for males meaning distaff or referring to the maternal side of a family. It was originally a Gaelic surname.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Irish name for males meaning distaff or referring to the maternal side of a family. It was originally a Gaelic surname.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Quigley

Very rare in US records

What does Quigley mean?

Quigley is a boy name of irish origin meaning "An Irish name for males meaning distaff or referring to the maternal side of a family. It was originally a Gaelic surname.".