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Quigley

♂ Boy

Pronounced KWIG-lee /ˈkwɪɡ.li/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish surname Quigley (O Coigligh), often read as 'untidy hair; unkempt,' or from a place name. A lively, distinctive surname pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A lively Irish surname: Quigley is read as 'untidy hair' (said 'KWIG-lee'). Distinctive and spirited.

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Origin MediumIrish

MeaningFrom the Irish surname Quigley (O Coigligh), often read as 'untidy hair; unkempt,' or from a place name. A lively, distinctive surname pick.

U.S. rank (2023)#11909 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Quigley comes from the Irish surname O Coigligh, read as 'untidy hair' or from a place name. As a first name it reads lively and distinctive - rare in the U.S. (said 'KWIG-lee').

It appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Irish, and spirited.

Did you know? Quigley is an Irish surname (O Coigligh), often read as 'untidy hair; unkempt,' now a distinctive, spirited given name (said 'KWIG-lee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Quigley — Irish surname; 'untidy hair'

Variations

QuiglyQuickleyQuigg

Nicknames

QuigQuigs

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Quigley mean?

Quigley is an Irish surname (O Coigligh), often read as 'untidy hair; unkempt,' or from a place name.

How do you pronounce Quigley?

It's said KWIG-lee /ˈkwɪɡ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Quigley a boy or girl name?

Quigley is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Quigley?

Quigley is an extremely rare name in the U.S.