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I had a girl Cabbage Patch Kid when I was young named Quenby something, and I believe it was spelled Quenby (I didn't name her, that was her 'given' name; but CPK's are known for having 'unique' names...LOL).

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But I also know a guy (a doctor) named Quinby. I see it as more of a masculine name, and Quenby just looks misspelled to me.

It's not Scandinavian, or a feminine name, as I said over on the name facts board. It's an English surname, ultimately of uncertain origin, though it's possibly from a place name.

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If Quenby's a family surname, I don't mind it for a girl. I'd prefer it as a mn even in that case though, since imo it sounds rather masculine.

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Miranda
"Come... you must eat my child." — From a badfic

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The name's nice, and I'd pronounce it kwen-bee, but I'd question the origin. Quenby just doesn't sound or look Scandinavian to me, unless this is an English variation of a name that is spelled very differently in Scandivania.

I never heard of the name. I'm assuming, by the meaning, it's a female name? It has a surname-y feel to it, and by the way I'd pronounce it, it has a masculine feel to it. I pronounce it as Qwen-be.

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If you want more information about it, you're better off at the Name Facts board.

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Edit: Spelling.

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-Lissa Hannah-
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This message was edited 6/28/2005, 9:42 AM

Sorry, but "queen bee" is all I can think of.