Baby Girl Names That Start With Q

The letter Q is one of the most unique and stylistically distinct starting letters for first names in the English language. When it comes to baby girl names, opting for Q certainly makes a statement.

Ready to quench your thirst for Q-girl names? Keep scrolling to find the perfect moniker worthy of your little lady.

Fun Facts About Girl Names That Start With Q

• Q—the quirky choice: According to data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), Q is one of the rarest starting letters for girl names, sharing good company with X and U. But that doesn’t guarantee your child will have the only Q name in pre-K: Quinn is the reigning Q-female name, holding a spot in the top 100 since 2015.

• Queen by name, queen by nature: It’s no surprise that names like Queenie, Queena and Quenna all hold the regal meaning of “queen.” They derive from the Middle English quene and Old English cwen, which translates to “female sovereign,” carrying a strong sense of feminine empowerment.

• Q names have girl power: Q-female names bring all kinds of girl power. Questa means “one who seeks” or “journey,” tapping into your child’s curiosity and thirst for adventure. Queta—a short form of Enriqueta—deems your kiddo the “head of the house.” Querida means “darling” or “beloved,” so your little one will never doubt their worth.

• Do you “ch”oose Q? In Mandarin, Q is pronounced like “ch”—think Qi and Qiao.
  

• Q or K? The letter Q can also create a sharp “k” sound, like in the Native American name Qaletaqa or the Arabic name Qeturah.