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Quetzal
OriginNahuatl
Meaning"large beautiful tail feather"
GenderBoy & girl
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About Quetzal
A quetzal is a beautiful, brightly-colored bird found in Mexico and Central America. It is the national bird of Guatemala, as well as the name of their currency.
Quetzal for girls
It is the national bird of Guatemala, as well as the name of their currency.
Quetzal is given as a baby name to a small but significant number of girls each year. It's one of the most intriguing girl names that start with Q.
Pronounced KET-sahl.
As of October 2026, Quetzal ranked #11952 for boys in US births in 2024 and #17185 for girls in US births in 2022 SSA, peaked at #9532 for boys in 2023 and #11938 for girls in 2021.
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