Queen And Princess Names Starting With Q

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.

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!

Sounds like a fictional rank of royalty.

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.

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

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

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

Unisex Quinn meets vintage nickname Queenie. Rarely used as a given name, it may be more commonly heard as an affectionate pet name for a Quinn. Six girls where nevertheless called Quinnie back in 2021.

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.

Sounds pretty. But pretentious.

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.

Loving choice.

Quetzali is a feminine name with Nahuatl (Aztec) origins, derived from 'quetzalli,' which refers to the large, vibrantly colored tail feathers of the quetzal bird. In pre-Columbian Mesoamerican culture, these feathers were highly prized and associated with divinity, beauty, and freedom. The quetzal bird itself was sacred to ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, particularly the Maya and Aztec peoples. As a name, Quetzali carries connotations of rare beauty, precious value, and spiritual significance. While uncommon in global usage, the name has seen increased interest among parents seeking names with indigenous Mexican heritage and natural symbolism. Quetzali offers a melodic sound with its distinctive 'tz' consonant blend and meaningful cultural connections.

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

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.

Love Quinn but find it too popular? Quinby is a rare spin on names in the Quinn and Quincy constellation, familiar as a surname and a fresh nonbinary choice.

An intriguing Arabic option, also spelled Qitara.

St Quiteria was a second-century virgin martyr who was killed after refusing to renounce her Christian faith in order to marry.

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