Quiquin as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Quiquin

What is the meaning of the name Quiquin ?

The baby name Quiquin is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /kiˈkin/ (kee-KEEN).

Quiquin is Spanish in Origin.

Quiquin (often from Spanish Quiquín) is an affectionate diminutive formed from Quique, the common nickname of Enrique (the Spanish form of Henry). It draws on the northern Iberian -ín suffix, so its underlying etymology traces back to Germanic Heimirich: heim “home” + ric “ruler.” The unaccented spelling Quiquin appears in modern records and diasporic contexts. A parallel echo exists in northern France and Belgium, where Picard quinquin means “little child,” known from the lullaby P’tit Quinquin; this proximity may reinforce the name’s playful feel.

As a given name, Quiquin is rare but attested in Spain and Spanish-speaking America from the late 20th century, more commonly used informally for boys named Enrique. Variants and related forms include Quiquín, Quique, Enric, Enrique, Henry, and the Picard/French Quinquin or Quinquín. The name carries the sense of “little home-ruler” or simply “dear little one,” emphasizing warmth and familiarity.

⚙ Quiquin is an uncommon pick. Our records hold just 38 recorded uses, spread over 8 countries.