Boy Dog Names That Start With Q

A multicultural option, visually similar to Quinn or Quentin and similar in sound to Kenneth, Cal, and Kelvin. As a French name, it relates to someone who lives near oak trees, while as a Nahuatl name, it is associated with remedies and solving a problem. There is also the possibility it has been used as an inventive honor name for a Quentin or a Quin.

We can think of two drawbacks to this name: the slightly feminine el ending, and the resemblance to the delicate dumpling called a quenelle.

Quintille is a rare masculine name with Latin origins, derived from 'quintus' meaning 'fifth.' In ancient Rome, it was traditionally given to the fifth child or to boys born in the fifth month of the Roman calendar (July). The name carries an aristocratic, scholarly quality with its classical roots. Quintille represents a more elaborate variation of the more familiar Quintin or Quintus. Despite its historical connections, Quintille remains exceptionally uncommon in modern usage, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with classical elegance and historical depth. The name's mellifluous sound and unique character offer a sophisticated alternative to more common Q-names while maintaining clear pronunciation and spelling.

Adds some salsa to the Latin root.

Add an s and you've got squirt.

An interesting Canadian province and city name that has some literary history as the name of a character in Dickens's Bleak House; could make a distinctive choice for parents with northern roots.

Has the offbeat quality and macho feel -- like Stone and Flint -- that appeals to increasing numbers of modern parents.

Quirinus is the Roman god of thunder and lightning, believed by some to be the Sabine god of war. While this is an intriguing and distinctive classic name, it also might provoke some middle school teasing.

Tied to the hero of the classic Spanish novel Don Quixote, likely to produce a quixotic daydreamer.

Sounds a bit like an Australian airline.

Another name for the element Mercury. Quicksilver is also the alter-ego of X-Men and Avengers character Pietro Maximoff.