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An alphabetical list of '''neutral names starting with Q,''' continued from the [[names]] page, which see for more information. These are neutral-gender names, otherwise known as unisex names. They are equally appropriate for girls, boys, and people of any gender. [[Nonbinary]] people don't have to have neutral names, and many [[notable nonbinary people]] have names that are usually either masculine or feminine. Neutral names can help make it safer for people to explore their gender expressions. In English-speaking countries, some of the most familiar gender-neutral names starting with Q include Quinn. However, there are many more unisex names from around the world that start with Q, more than 20 of them, as listed below. Previous page: [[neutral names starting with P]]. Next page: [[neutral names starting with R]].

'''Qadan'''. Mongolian. Meaning "Cliff."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Qadan [https://web.archive.org/web/20220808044859/https://babynames.com/name/qadan Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: earth, nature, one syllable, places, power

'''Qamar'''. Arabic. Meaning "Moon."<ref>http://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/unisex/3 [https://web.archive.org/web/20221122220703/https://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/unisex/3 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: magic, nature, sky, space, science, two syllables

'''Qi''' (氣). Chinese. Meaning "Breath, energy, vitality."<ref name="20kNames">http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_04.htm [https://web.archive.org/web/20230611030806/http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_04.htm Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: martial arts, one syllable, spirituality, power

'''Qiang''' (槍). Chinese. Meaning "Spear."<ref name="20kNames" /> Keywords: battle, one syllable

'''Qiao'''. Chinese. Meaning "Pretty, handsome."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Qiao [https://web.archive.org/web/20221004133732/https://babynames.com/name/qiao Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Qiao.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20220818223005/https://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Qiao.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: appearance, beauty, one syllable, virtue

'''Qimat'''. Hindu. Meaning "Valuable." Pronounced "CHEE mut."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/qimat [https://web.archive.org/web/20221005185345/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/qimat/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Qimat [https://web.archive.org/web/20221004123448/https://babynames.com/name/qimat Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: two syllables, value

'''Qing'''. Chinese. 1. 慶 Meaning "celebration." 2. 青 Meaning "Clear, pure."<ref name="20kNames" /> Keywords: one syllable

'''Qing Yuan'''. Mandarin Chinese. Meaning "Deep water, clear spring."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Qing+Yuan [https://web.archive.org/web/20220815032101/https://babynames.com/name/qing%2Byuan Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: elements, nature, two syllables, water

'''Qiu''' (秋). Chinese. Meaning "Autumn."<ref name="20kNames" /> Keywords: nature, one syllable, seasons

'''Quant'''. 1. Dutch. Meaning "Rogue." From a family name.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Quant [https://web.archive.org/web/20230326081808/https://babynames.com/name/quant Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. English. From Latin, meaning "How much."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/quant [https://web.archive.org/web/20221007034654/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/quant/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Quant.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20220124074716/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Quant.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> In the USA, about 33 people have ever had this given name.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/Q/QU/QUANT/index.html</ref> Keywords: fantasy, one syllable, rare

'''Quenby'''. Scandinavian. Meaning "Feminine," but used for girls and boys.<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Quenby/f [https://web.archive.org/web/20210926130513/https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Quenby/f Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> In the USA, about 65 people have had this given name.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/Q/QU/QUENBY/index.html</ref> Keywords: rare, two syllables

'''Quennell'''. 1. English. Meaning "Woman battle." From a family name.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Quennell [https://web.archive.org/web/20221207003511/https://babynames.com/name/quennell Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. French. Meaning "Oak tree," or "From the small oak tree." Form of '''Quennel'''.<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/quennell [https://web.archive.org/web/20221007022023/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/quennell/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Quennell.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20220124175459/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Quennell.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> In the USA, about 19 people have ever had the given name Quennel.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/Q/QU/QUENNEL/index.html</ref> Keywords: battle, nature, plants, rare, two syllables

'''Quest'''. American. Meaning "Adventure, search." In the USA, about 74 people have ever had this given name, 100% of whom were boys,<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/Q/QU/QUEST/index.html</ref> but it's considered unisex.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Quest [https://web.archive.org/web/20221207000850/https://babynames.com/name/quest Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: fantasy, masculine inclined, one syllable

'''Quillan'''. Irish. Meaning "Cub."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Quillan [https://web.archive.org/web/20221004133452/https://babynames.com/name/quillan Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/quillan [https://web.archive.org/web/20221006180632/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/quillan/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Quillan.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20220124072848/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Quillan.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> In the USA, about 70 people have ever had this given name.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/Q/QU/QUILLAN/index.html</ref> Keywords: animals, nature, two syllables

'''Quin'''. Irish. Meaning "Descendent of Conn." From a family name. Pronounced "Kwin." Variants include '''Quinn''' (in the USA, Quinn has been a boy's name 61% of the time).<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Quin [https://web.archive.org/web/20220808042640/https://babynames.com/name/quin Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/Q/QU/QUINN/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20210925144251/https://mynamestats.com/First-Names/Q/QU/QUINN/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> One [[notable nonbinary people|notable nonbinary person]] with this name is [[Quinn]], a member of Canada's soccer team. Keywords: masculine inclined, neutral inclined, one syllable

'''Quinby'''. Scandinavian. Meaning "From the queen's estate."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Quinby.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20220124055321/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Quinby.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> In the USA, about 33 people have ever had this given name.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/Q/QU/QUINBY/index.html</ref> Keywords: two syllables, rare

'''Quincy'''. 1. French. Meaning "From Quincy in France."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Quincy [https://web.archive.org/web/20230326092212/https://babynames.com/name/QUINCY Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. English. Meaning "Fifth."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/quincy [https://web.archive.org/web/20221007040335/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/quincy/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> In the USA, about 7726 people have had the given name Quincy, 88% of whom have been boys.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/Q/QU/QUINCY/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20161025095105/http://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/Q/QU/QUINCY/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Variants include '''Quinci''' (in the USA, about 46 people have ever had the given name Quinci, 91% of whom have been girls)<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/Q/QU/QUINCI/index.html</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Quinci.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20220124060957/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Quinci.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> and '''Quincie''' (in the USA, about 176 people have ever had the given name Quincie, 97% of whom have been girls)<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Quincie.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20220124080144/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Quincie.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>. Keywords: neutral inclined, places, two syllables

'''Quinlan'''. Irish Gaelic. Meaning "Very strong." Variants include '''Quinlyn''' (in the USA, about 33 people have ever had this name, 99% of whom have been girls)<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/Q/QU/QUINLYN/index.html</ref> and '''Quinlynn'''.<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/quinlan [https://web.archive.org/web/20221007031951/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/quinlan/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: strength, two syllables, power, virtue

'''Quirtsquip'''. Native American, Comanche. Meaning "Chewing elk."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Quirtsquip [https://web.archive.org/web/20220127012622/https://babynames.com/name/quirtsquip Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: animals, nature, two syllables

'''Quý'''. Vietnamese. Meaning "Precious."<ref>http://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/unisex/3 [https://web.archive.org/web/20221122220703/https://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/unisex/3 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="20kNames" /> Keywords: value