Quill is a multifaceted baby name for boys or girls. It originated as a nickname for Aquilla or Quillian, drawing inspiration from the English word “quill.” As of 2022, Quill is a top 2,200 baby name.
Meaning of the name Quill:
Latin: eagle
English: pen made from a feather
Origin of the name Quill:
Quill began as a nickname for Aquilla. Parents drew inspiration from the word “quill.” It comes from the Middle English term “quil.” Aquilla, a spelling variation of Aquila, was initially a cognomen in Latin cultures and Rome. It became popular in the Christian church because of a character in Acts in the New Testament. The apostle Paul lived with Aquila and Priscilla on his journeys.
Symbolism of the name Quill:
The baby name Quilla is likely a nickname for Aquilla. Aquilla was a Roman cognomen that translated to “eagle.” Parents got inspiration for this nickname from the English word “quill.” A “quill” is a “pen made from a feather.”
Style of the name Quill:
Traditional or classical
Gender of the name Quill:
Quill is a unisex baby name option.
Pronunciation of the name Quill:
KWIL
Number of syllables in the name Quill:
One
Emotion evoked from the name Quill:
Quill feels youthful and wholesome. It is a natural and approachable baby name.
Alternative spellings for the name Quill:
- Quil
- Kwill
- Kwil
- Quyl
- Quyll
- Kwyll
- Kwyl
Nicknames for the name Quill:
- Quillie
- Quilly
- Q
Popularity of the name Quill:
Quill has no history on the top 1,000 list of the Social Security Popularity Index. As of 2022, it is a top 2,200 option. More specifically, Quill is number 2,143 for boys or girls.
Related names for the name Quill:
Great middle names for Quill and their meanings:
- Emery (industrious, powerful, loving)
- Orik (from the ancient oak tree)
- Oaks (lived near a notable oak tree)
- Robin (famed, bright, shining)
- Wesley (west meadow)
- Laney (bright light)
- Avery (ruler of elves, wise)
- Jaylin (supplanter, calm)
Famous people with the name Quill:
There are no famous people with the name Quill.
Quills in popular culture:
- Quill (character from X-Men Comics)
- Quill (character from Marvel comics)
- Quill (guide dog in the movie “Quill”)