Quirky Q Names

  1. Quintus
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "fifth"
    • Description:

      A literary name figuring in the story of Ben Hur and the novels of Anthony Trollope that has the feel of Roman antiquity that is beginning to appeal to many parents. Quintus was one of only about twenty male first names in ancient Rome, and was often (though not exclusively) used for fifth sons.
  2. Quintana
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "the fifth girl"
    • Description:

      Mexican place-name famously used by Joan Didion for her daughter, Quintana Roo.
  3. Quintessa
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "essence"
    • Description:

      Sounds like a fictional rank of royalty.
  4. Quinten
    • Description:

      See QUENTIN and QUINTIN.
  5. Quartilla
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "fourth"
    • Description:

      Octavia has the numerical meaning doubled (eighth) and is much more user-friendly.
  6. Quintilia