Dog Names that Start with Q

Introduction

If you're here, you're looking for a dog name that starts with the letter "Q," which means you're already thinking outside of the box! Good for you. Unfortunately, there aren't enough famous dogs with a name that starts with this letter. It's a tough one to work with, compared to letters like "A" or "D." It can give the impression that there aren't many good names that start with "Q," but the opposite is true. There are so many names to choose from, that it's kind of surprising. So, without further ado, let's take a look at some of the many options there are available.

Dog Names That Start With Q in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog With a Name that Starts with Q

Quiche Lorraine

As amazing as dog names are that start with the letter "Q", there simply aren't enough famous dogs with a name that starts with it. Admittedly, it's not the easiest letter to work with. It's not like the letter "C" or "M" where you can quickly find names. They are easy letters that allow you to come up with names on the spot. With "Q," you'll find yourself thinking for a while before coming up with a handful of names.

But that didn't stop the owners of Quiche Lorraine. No, not the food, but the dog. Quiche is the two-inch tall green Poodle that is referenced in a song of the same name by the band The-B-52's. This American new wave band has been around since 1976, and are best known for their 1978 single "Rock Lobster" and their 1989 single "Love Shack."

In the song, the owner walks along on a dreary day, but the tiny dog is having a good time. Every day they go out for a walk with their forty-foot leash, and Quiche runs and barks sweetly, excited to go for a walk. But the problem is that this tiny, 2-inch, green dog with a strawberry blonde haircut leaves the owner for a Great Dane. And suddenly the owner is left in pain, wallowing and throwing a tantrum, upset at having lost the one thing that made every single day a little better than it is otherwise.

Another dog with a name that starts with "Q" is Quigley, from the 2003 film of the same name. Archie Channing, played by Gary Busey, is a terrible CEO for a tech corporation who dies in a car accident. He has to atone for his wrongdoings, so God has him return to Earth as a white Pomeranian named Quigley.

Unfortunately, the film was met with poor public and critic reception, with the film being filled with double-takes, uninteresting and unfunny plot turns, etc. But one thing can be said: Quigley is adorable, fast, smart and supposed to be Gary Busey. It is pretty hard to beat, right?

Finally, there's Quark from "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids". This little Jack Russell is fast, witty and spunky, so it's no wonder he was in the original film, the sequel and the TV series. Quark brings in the mail, tries to help the shrunken family when they whistle, but gets distracted by the neighbor's cat, and he also eats huge bones for Thanksgiving.

Dog Names that Start with Q Considerations

When you consider a dog name, plenty of inspiration comes to mind, doesn't it? You can go the common route, with the cute names and the expected staples like "Fluffy" or "Rover." You can go the funny route with "Pawtrick Stewart" or "Underdog." Or you can look at his favorite toys. Like maybe he can't get enough of chew toys, so you're considering naming him "Chewy," although that's been taken by Star Wars.

There is so much inspiration out there that it can get a little overwhelming sometimes. The best thing to do is to just focus on one source to work with. For instance, maybe you want to name him after his favorite food. Or maybe you prefer to name him after his favorite hobby. Maybe he's playful and outgoing, and spends most of his time trying desperately to play with you, or by himself, or your other family dog, if you have one.

By selecting one source of inspiration, you automatically rule out most names out there, and hone in on the ones that matter to you. Like a filtering process, only there's still plenty to choose from. Everything simply becomes more targeted. Remember, think about the dog's appearance, likes, dislikes, hobbies, toys, food and personality. It can all be helpful.

Male Dog Names that Start With Q

Votes	Name	Vote
8	Quigley Gaelic; from the maternal side, so it may have once referred to the land belonging to her side of the family
6	Quico Spanish; "boy"
6	Quincey English; from the French for "fifth child's estate"
6	Qadim Arabic in origin, this name means "ancient"
5	Quade Gaelic, from the Scottish clan name McQuade
5	Quirt Spanish, derived from "cuarta" or "fourth/quarter"
5	Quon Chinese for "bright"
5	Quillon Latin; "sword, long knife"
5	Quillan Gaelic; "cub, small one"
5	Quadarius English; it is the modern blend of the name Quan and Darius
4	Quartz Derived from the Latin word "citrina," meaning "yellow"
4	Quirin French; from Latin Quirinus, a Roman family name during the 11th - 14th centuries
4	Quinlan Irish; from the Gaelic "graceful, strong, well-made"
3	Quantavius English; the modern blend of Quan and Octavius
3	Quay Scottish in origin, this is the reduced form of McKay, a topographic name for anyone who lived on a quayside
2	Quest From the Old French "quester," meaning "search, voyage"
2	Qais Muslim for "lover"
1	Quaker From the early 15th century referring to a quake or shake; later adopted in a religious sense to the Quakers for their shaking with religious fervor
0	Qilin In Chinese mythology, it is a good omen that predicts the arrival of a sage or ruler
0	Quixote Latin; "thigh, cuisse (armor for the thigh)"
0	Quill From the late Middle English "quil," referring to the feather from a bird's wing or tail
0	Quin Celtic and Gaelic in origin, this name means "intelligent"
0	Quain French in origin, it means "clever, quick"
0	Quaid English; it is the Irish form of Walter
-1	Quack "Charlatan, false doctor"
-1	Quimby Norse in origin, this name means "from the man's estate"
-1	Quentin French in origin, it means "from the Queen's place"
-2	Quanmaine English; a modern blend of Quan and Jermaine
-3	Quenton French and English in origin, this name means "fifth"
-3	Quanah Native American, referring to fragrance, or specific odor

Female Dog Names that Start With Q

Votes	Name	Vote
7	Quaneisha Swahili (life) and Arabic (woman) in origin
7	Qadesh Egyptian, meaning "Egyptian goddess"
6	Qianru Chinese in origin, it means "pretty smile"
5	Quinlan A variant of Quinn, it also means "graceful, strong, and well-made"
4	Qamra Lebanese for "moon"
4	Qasida Arabic for "intention"
4	Qitarah Arabic for "fragrant"
4	Quies Latin in origin, it means "tranquil, restful"
3	Quiterie Latin and French in origin, it means "tranquil"
3	Queta It means "ruler of the house," and is the feminine form of Henry in Spanish
3	Quarraalia Australian for "star"
2	Qantara Muslim for "a small bridge"
2	Questa French for "one who seeks," and is the female version of "quest"
2	Quibilah Egyptian for "peaceful"
1	Qaseema Muslim for "a beautiful woman"
1	Quanika Russian; "dedicated to God, belonging to God"
1	Quyen Vietnamese for "bird"
1	Quaashie Native American for "born on a Sunday"
1	Quella Old English; "quiet"
0	Quirita Latin in origin, it means "citizen"
-1	Querida Swedish and Spanish; "beloved, asked for"
-1	Qadira Arabic for "powerful"
-1	Quenby Scandinavian and Swedish, it means "from the woman's estate"
-1	Queenie English in origin, it means "wife, queen"
-2	Queanbeyan Australian; "clear water"
-2	Qaval Arabic and Muslim, it means "darling, delightful to the eye"
-2	Qaima Muslim in origin, it means "a woman who bestows"
-2	Qubilah Arabic; defined as "harmony"
-2	Qamra Arabic in origin, it means "moon"
-3	Quoba Australian for "good"