Quinton is among several attractive Q-beginning, n-ending two-syllable names for boys, that also includes Quentin (the most popular iteration) and Quenton. They only suffer from their similarity and possible spelling confusion, ala girls' names Kristin, Kirsten and sisters.

Wisecracking waitress name stuck in the luncheonette. Started as nickname for girls named Regina -- queen in Latin -- now mostly a canine choice.

Clint with a glint; used for flinty characters in old TV westerns and soap operas.

'Q' names are hot, and this is an intriguing fruit name that could be used for a girl or boy. The quince often appears in Greek myth, in tales of Aphrodite, Paris and Atalanta. Can also be a nickname for Quincy.

Quirky and cute.

A heroine in a Victorian novel written with a quill pen, has an unusual, offbeat charm.

Heard in a sixties spy movie, The Quiller Memorandum, this uncommon occupational name has an offbeat charm.

One of the more imposing and intriguing of the combo names.

Only if you don't mind hearing yourself saying, "Come quickly, Quixley."

A bit too close to "quandary" and "queen".