Q is probably the most underrated letter in the alphabet. We all assume you need to have U after it but this isn’t the case when it comes to baby names starting with Q. There are heaps of really sweet choices that are playful, bold, elegant, strong and, of course, quirky!
So let’s delve into our top picks for Q baby names.
Unique baby names starting with Q
Out of the top 200 baby names in Australia in 2023, only one baby name starting with Q made the list. Can you guess what it is? Quinn! We love this gender-neutral option but there are plenty of other great Q baby names too.
1. Qara – Of Indian origin, Qara means “a little cloud”.
2. Qi – It’s very rare to come across a baby name with only two letters but this one is certainly a lucky choice. Qi means “fine jade” and is of Chinese origin.
3. Qiana – For a longer version of Qi, try Qiana.
4. Qira – Pronounced like Kira, this alternative spelling may work for you. Qira means “make a speech” – a great choice for any next-gen leader out there.
5. Quade/Quaid – Traditionally a surname, Quade is an Irish name that you don’t hear that often. It’s got a bit of a vintage vibe to it too.
6. Quest/ Questa– For parents who love adventure and wanderlust baby names, Quest might be the name you’ve been searching for.
7. Quinley – An alternative to the more popular and traditional Quinn, Quinley means “clearing, meadow”.
8. Quartz – There are a lot of gemstone names out there – Ruby, Jade and Mica are three we love, but Quartz is another excellent contender.
9. Quebec – We love a cute geographical name and Quebec is certainly a tres bien choice! It’s a province in Canada and is rarely used in Australia. A name to ensure your little one stands out. Oui oui!
10. Quenby – A royal name indeed, Quenby means “queen’s settlement” and is both regal and unique.
11. Querida – This Spanish name means “beloved”.
12. Quillan – A wild choice for your spirited little boy, Quillan means “cub”.
13. Quintrell – A posh and charming choice, Quintrell feels very proper English with a lovely retro vibe. It means “dashing” or “elegant”.
14. Quintessa – For those who love unique and witchy names, Quintessa is a magical choice! This bold moniker means “essence” and just oozes with mystical powers.
15. Quay – French for “wharf”, Quay is pronounced “kee”.
16. Quon – This sparkly name means “bright” in Chinese and is pronounced “Kwan”.
17. Quora – An alternative option to Cora, this name means “maiden”. Keep in mind Quora is also a pretty popular website (like Google).
18. Quinlan – Meaning “slender, fit or strong”, Quinlan is a great choice for your little Olympian.
19. Quentin – This isn’t a super unique name but it’s never cracked the top 100 baby names in Australia which is why we’ve featured it on our list of our top baby names starting with Q. Quentin means “fifth” – a good choice for baby #5!
20. Queenie – Roll out the red carpet for this name that reigns supreme. While you can’t use the name Queen in Australia, Queenie is allowed. It’s certainly a bold choice!
21. Qirin – Qirin is a boy’s name of Chinese origin that is meant to be a good omen predicting the arrival of a sage or ruler. It’s pronounced like Kieran.
Names starting with every letter of the alphabet
We hope you enjoyed our list of baby names starting with Q. Check out our entire baby name series as we go through our top picks for unique names starting with every letter of the alphabet.
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