Queen

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Stephanie Graham

Queen is a stately baby name option for girls. It can make your daughter feel how regal she is. Queen recently came back to the top 1,000 list too, and it is currently number 967.

Meaning and Origin of the name Queen:

Queen is a name for girls and is of English origin. It is is a female royal title and means “queen.”

Queen, as most know, is the name for the female head in a royal family. Queen did not become an option for a first name until the eighteenth century. It is a variant of the Old English word “cwen” (meaning “queen”). Queen may also come from shortening the Scottish surname MacQueen. It may also be a nickname of the name Quene (meaning “woman,” “harlot,” or “crone”).

Symbolism of the name Queen:

The baby name Queen means “queen” or “female royal title” because of the word that is the same. Remember, a queen is the head of the royal household.

Nicknames for the name Queen:

If you are looking for a great nickname for the name Queen, check out the list below. Queen is an adorable name, and there aren't many common nicknames for it. You may choose not to use a nickname. But, if you'd like to use a nickname, our list will help give you some ideas.

Queenie
Queeni
Queeny
Quee
Q

Style of the name Queen:

Traditional

Gender of the name Queen:

Queen is a regal name for girls.

Pronunciation of the name Queen:

KWEEN

Number of syllables in the name Queen:

One

Emotion evoked from the name Queen:

Queen is a refined and regal name. It is noble and mature.

Alternative spellings for the name Queen:

Queenn
Kween
Kweenn

Popularity of the name Queen:

Queen was first a top 1,000 name in America until 1959 when it was number 878. During that timeframe, it was more popular in 1929 at rank 413. Queen came back to the top 1,000 list in 2019 at number 986. In 2020, it is ranked 967 for girls.