Quickly Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Quickly Name at a Glance

Name	Quickly
Meaning	'King Henry IV, Part 1 and 2' Mistress Quickly, hostess of the Boar's Head in Eastcheap. Later, in Henry V, she is Pistol's wife. 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' Mistress Quickly, servant to Doctor Caius.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Quickly Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Quickly means “'King Henry IV, Part 1 and 2' Mistress Quickly, hostess of the Boar's Head in Eastcheap. Later, in Henry V, she is Pistol's wife. 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' Mistress Quickly, servant to Doctor Caius”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Quickly Name Origin

Our database records Quickly under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Quickly a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Quickly is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Quickly

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