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[Opinions] Quincy
what do you think of this name for a real baby. I always loved the name Quinn for a boy but it seems to be taking on a more female presence to it lately.Is this a good name for a boy. What middle name would you pair with it.
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I prefer Quinton. Quincy seems a bit to soft (and kind of snobby) to me depending on how you pronounce it. quin-see would get the previous description, quin-zee like the town is much stronger.
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John Quincy Adamsthat's really all I can think. Not bad though. I like Quintin a little bit better. but Quincy is fine too(:
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Look him up sometime.He was ever-so-slightly batty and not very nice to his kids.
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Ditto.I doubt most people would even think of that piece of trivia.
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ok..?
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I like it, especially with the Massachusetts pronunciation (everyone here says Quin-zee)!Maybe:
Quincy Adam (maybe a little too much!)
Quincy Miles
Quincy Emmett
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I like it. It's quirky yet handsome. Quirky Quincy.
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Quincy makes me think of the quince fruit, and John Quincy Adams. I have a hard time imagining it on a real baby. For me, it has a kind of pretentious/uppity feel. I think Quinn sounds a lot more down-to-earth. Or perhaps Quentin or Quintin.But I agree with you, Quinn seems to be used more and more for females. When I hear the name, I think of "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" or the sister Quinn on the show "Daria." Okay, my references are a bit dated but even still-- I can only think of female bearers of the name in the media.
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All I can picture is a snowfort, so Quincy doesn't sound like the name of a person to me. But I'd pair it with something traditional. Quincy Thomas. Quincy Alexander. Quincy Benjamin. Along those lines.
As for boy or girl, if I heard the name I would not assume anything. It seems pretty middle of the gender-road to me.
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Quincy's never really been my style. I like Quinn. I prefer Quinn on a girl, though.
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I've always liked it, and I pronounce it "KWIN-zee." That's how people from MA say the name, as opposed to "KWIN-see."I think it has a great historical ring to it, and it's a strong, simple, slightly edgy name. It's great if you ask me, though it could start to sound trendy. I've actually met a little girl with this name, too, though I prefer it on a boy.For middle names, I think something strong, simple, and classically manly. Quincy Michael, Quincy Thomas, etc. Basically anything but Quincy John or Quincy Adam, since you don't want it too reminiscent of John Quincy Adams.
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