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Queen And Princess Names Starting With Q

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By alyshadragonfriend
Updated Thu May 25 2023
This addition to the Queen And Princess Names Series is out of alphabetical order. But it is the same general idea. These names that start with the letter Q are for female nobles.
  1. Quinn

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "descendant of Conn, chief leader, intelligence"

    • Description:

      Quinn is one of the first popular Irish unisex surnames, a strong and attractive choice on the rise for girls but still popular for boys. Quinn was used for about 2600 baby girls and 600 boys in the US last year.
  2. Queenie

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "queen"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Vietnamese

    • Meaning:

      "night blooming flower"

    • Description:

      The Vietnamese name Quynh, pronounced exactly like the Irish gender neutral name Quinn, is a perfect cross-cultural choice with a lovely meaning.
  4. Quitterie

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "the red one"

    • Description:

      Quitterie is a quirky saint’s name which is considered très chic in France at the moment. St Quiteria was a 5th century virgin martyr who was killed after refusing to renounce her Christian faith in order to marry.
  5. Quinley

    • Origin:

      English, modern invented name combining Quinn and ley

    • Meaning:

      "descendant of Conn + clearing, meadow"

    • Description:

      A modern choice for girls riffing on the popular unisex name Quinn, with an extra syllable to add substance and formality. And Quinn is still available as a nickname!
  6. Quintana

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "the fifth girl"

    • Description:

      Mexican place-name famously used by Joan Didion for her daughter, Quintana Roo.
  7. Quiani

    • Description:

      Quiani is a modern feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of names like Kianna or Quiana, which blend elements of names like Kia and Anna, or have origins in African or invented naming traditions. The distinctive "Qui-" beginning gives it a melodic, flowing quality with its three syllables. Quiani has a contemporary feel that fits with naming trends featuring unique spellings and vowel combinations. While rare in traditional naming records, it aligns with the late 20th and early 21st century trend toward distinctive, individualizing names. Its uncommon nature means those bearing the name Quiani likely have a distinctive identifier that stands out in social and professional settings.
  8. Quintessa

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "essence"

    • Description:

      Sounds like a fictional rank of royalty.
  9. Querida

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "dear, beloved"

    • Description:

      Loving choice.
  10. Quora

    • Origin:

      Variation of Cora, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "maiden"

    • Description:

      Quora is the name of a popular question and answer website founded by former Facebook employees. It's sometimes used for baby girls as a creative spelling of Cora.
  11. Quintessence

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Sounds pretty. But pretentious.
  12. Quilla

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "quill, hollow stalk"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "descendant of Caoinlean, slender "

    • Description:

      Quinlan is an Irish surname name given to a few dozen baby girls in the US each year. With the success of Quinn as a girls' name, Quinlan and its variant spellings Quinlin and Quinlyn might follow behind.
  14. Quetzalli

    • Origin:

      Nahuatl, Native American

    • Meaning:

      "feather, precious thing"

    • Description:

      A rare and lovely Nahuatl name, which literally means "quetzal feather" – a quetzal is a beautiful green bird native to Mexico, Guatemala and South America. The word is figuratively used to refer to something precious or beautiful, making this a lovely option for a wished-for baby girl.
  15. Quenby

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "queen's settlement"

    • Description:

      Quirky and cute.
  16. Quiana

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Quiana might be thought of as the first synthetic name. Quiana was popular in the 1970s and 80s, along with the same-named form of polyester.
  17. Qiana

    • Description:

      Qiana is a feminine name that emerged in the United States during the 1970s, inspired by a silky nylon fabric of the same name that was popular during that era. The fabric was created by DuPont in 1968 and became fashionable in women's clothing. The name gained modest popularity as parents were drawn to its exotic sound and stylish associations. Pronounced 'kee-AH-nah' or 'key-AH-nah,' the name has a melodious quality enhanced by its unusual initial 'Q.' While never reaching mainstream popularity, Qiana has maintained consistent usage since its introduction. The name appeals to parents seeking something distinctive with a contemporary feel. Its unusual initial letter gives it a striking appearance, while its pronunciation remains relatively intuitive despite the uncommon spelling.

  18. Quill

    • Origin:

      Irish, diminutive of Quillan or Quiller; also English word name

    • Meaning:

      "lion, scribe, writer with a quill pen"

    • Description:

      Novel choice for the child of authors. Quill could be used to honor someone with a rhyming name, such as Jill, Bill, Phil, or Gil.
  19. Questa

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "one who seeks"

    • Description:

      Sounds too much like the name of a minivan.
  20. Qadira

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "capable"

    • Description:

      This female form of Qadir represents one of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah.