Q, U, X, Y Z?

[inotherwords]

It seems to me with the alphas looming that the NHC could at least attempt a few names using the letters QUXYZ.

What about Quincy, Uma, Ursula, Xavier, Yasimin, Yolanda, Zoey, Zachary, Zebediah?

I suppose if any of them are retired it could be an issue because there aren't many choices. For that reason, Q and X aren't good choices, but I'd think at least there should be enough U, Y and Z names for them to be included in the list.

[Ixolib]

It seems to me with the alphas looming that the NHC could at least attempt a few names using the letters QUXYZ.

What about Quincy, Uma, Ursula, Xavier, Yasimin, Yolanda, Zoey, Zachary, Zebediah?

I suppose if any of them are retired it could be an issue because there aren't many choices. For that reason, Q and X aren't good choices, but I'd think at least there should be enough U, Y and Z names for them to be included in the list.

I agree, especially since we seldom (at least in the past) ever get to those names. And if we do, they would often be minimal or hybrid-type storms. So the chances of retirement would be limited.

[inotherwords]

Maybe it's because there aren't enough male and female names for each of these letters, so it would be a problem because they alternate m/f with each letter.

I always thought the M/F rotation to be kind of silly. I think they should just computer generate a list from a pool of possibilities. I also don't get the idea of repeating names so often when there are other choices available.

And then I step back and think about how ridiculous this entire subject is and I laugh at myself for analyzing such unimportant stuff.

[wxwatcher91]

well if that was the case, then Rita would have been Quincy and already they would have to find a new Q name!

[inotherwords]

Yeah, that's why I corrected myself to say that Q and X might not be the best choices. I still stand by U, Y, and Z though

[Ixolib]

Maybe it's because there aren't enough male and female names for each of these letters, so it would be a problem because they alternate m/f with each letter.

I always thought the M/F rotation to be kind of silly. I think they should just computer generate a list from a pool of possibilities. I also don't get the idea of repeating names so often when there are other choices available.

And then I step back and think about how ridiculous this entire subject is and I laugh at myself for analyzing such unimportant stuff.

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[WindRunner]

well if that was the case, then Rita would have been Quincy and already they would have to find a new Q name!

Look at the two R storms that have occured. Both are gone from the lists. I think that the best choice would be just pumping out random names from a pool in no particular order whatsoever.

[Terrell]

well if that was the case, then Rita would have been Quincy and already they would have to find a new Q name!

Rita would not have been Quincy, Quincy is a boy's name and since names are rotated between Male nad Female the Q name would have needed to be feminine since the P storm was Philippe (also a masculine name). Would have also made the R storm have a boy's name instead of a girl's name.

[nequad]

It seems to me with the alphas looming that the NHC could at least attempt a few names using the letters QUXYZ.

The NHC does not have control over naming the storms. The list of names is made by the WMO.

[wxwatcher91]

well if that was the case, then Rita would have been Quincy and already they would have to find a new Q name!

Rita would not have been Quincy, Quincy is a boy's name and since names are rotated between Male nad Female the Q name would have needed to be feminine since the P storm was Philippe (also a masculine name). Would have also made the R storm have a boy's name instead of a girl's name.

ok yes sorry I was wrong there. My point though is that the name would have been a Q name which are hard to replace

[Terrell]

well if that was the case, then Rita would have been Quincy and already they would have to find a new Q name!

Rita would not have been Quincy, Quincy is a boy's name and since names are rotated between Male nad Female the Q name would have needed to be feminine since the P storm was Philippe (also a masculine name). Would have also made the R storm have a boy's name instead of a girl's name.

ok yes sorry I was wrong there. My point though is that the name would have been a Q name which are hard to replace

Good luck coming up with a feminine Q name, the only other name I can think of that starts with Q is Quinn, also a boy's name.

[gilbert88]

Quincy, Quentin, Quintin, Quinton, Quique.

Quinn, Queta, Querida (I think this last name was used in the W Pac, or on another list)...

Not much to choose from.

[wxmann_91]

Quincy, Quentin, Quintin, Quinton, Quique.

Quinn, Queta, Querida (I think this last name was used in the W Pac, or on another list)...

Not much to choose from.

You left out Quimby.

[Terry]

Queenie.

Quintessa...oh wait, that is a wine.

[weathermom]

Almost named my second daughter Quinn. It is going to become harder and harder to differentiate between male and female names if current trends continue.

[Aslkahuna]

Look at the lists for the other basins and you will see where the other lettered names are. Actually the PAGASA list, which is used only in the Philippines, uses all of the letters.

Steve