Baby Names That Start With Q: 13 Girl & Boy Names With Meanings
Q is one of the rarest letters for names, which makes a Q name stand out. This list gathers 13 names that start with Q, from the gender-neutral favourite Quinn to unusual finds like Quintessa and Quirin, with the meaning, origin and a short note on each.
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Many Q names come from the Latin quintus, 'fifth', and were once given to fifth children. Names are grouped by gender and ordered roughly from classic to distinctive.
Our top picks
Girl names (3)
- QueenieEnglishqueenA playful, regal nickname-name.
- QuintaLatinfifthRare and Roman.
- QuintessaLatinfifth essence, the purest formRare and ornate.
Boy names (7)
- QuentinLatinfifthA classic with a French feel.
- QuinlanIrishstrong, well-formedA friendly Irish surname-name.
- QuintonEnglishqueen's town (Old English); also used as a form of QuentinA smooth surname-name.
- QuintusLatinfifthAn ancient Roman first name.
- QuirinLatinuncertain; linked to the Roman god QuirinusA rare saint's name.
- QasimArabicone who divides or distributesUsed widely in the Muslim world.
- QadirArabicpowerful, capableA name of a Sufi saint.
Unisex names (3)
- QuincyFrench / Englishestate of the fifth sonPresidential and used for any gender.
- QuinnIrishdescendant of Conn (often read as 'chief' or 'wisdom')Short and evenly used for any child.
- QamarArabicmoonA poetic favourite.
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How to choose
Q names are easy to spell
Almost every Q name uses 'qu', so spelling is rarely an issue. The exceptions are Arabic names (Qasim, Qadir, Qamar), which are spelled with Q as a single letter.
Choose by meaning
Quinn, Quentin, Quinton and Quintus are linked to 'five' or 'fifth' (Latin) or to 'chief' or 'wisdom' (Irish), so you can pick the meaning you like.
Pair with a common middle name
Because Q names are rare, pairing them with a classic middle name (James, Rose, Grace) balances the full name.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular baby names that start with Q?
Quinn is by far the most popular, followed by Quincy, Quentin and Quinton.
What are unique baby names that start with Q?
Quintessa, Quirin, Quintus and Qasim are rare but easy to pronounce.
What are gender-neutral baby names that start with Q?
Quinn, Quincy and Qamar are used for any gender.
What does the name Quinn mean?
Quinn is Irish and means 'descendant of Conn', which is often read as 'chief' or 'wisdom'.
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