The Master List - Q

An appealing Hawaiian name which belongs to a town, river and bay on Kauaʻi island in Hawaii. The two possible meanings of the name, "crescent bay" or "garland (lei) valley" both describe the beauty of the place.

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

Quintain is a rare masculine name with medieval origins. Historically, a quintain was a training device used by knights for jousting practice, consisting of a post with a rotating crosspiece. The word derives from Latin 'quintana,' referring to the fifth row or street in a Roman camp where military exercises took place. As a personal name, Quintain is extremely uncommon, never appearing in popular naming charts. It may appeal to parents interested in medieval history or those seeking a unique 'Q' name alternative to more common options like Quentin. The name carries connotations of chivalry, training, and medieval tradition. Quintain has a distinctive sound that combines ancient roots with a contemporary feel, offering the familiar 'Quin' prefix with a unique ending.