The naming conventions/protocols are fairly fixed at this point see [1], but this name absolutely fits the convention for this class of object Quoting Wikipedi

The naming conventions/protocols are fairly fixed at this point see [1], but this name absolutely fits the convention for this class of object Quoting Wikipedia: Other trans-Neptunian objects (such as 50000 Quaoar), including classical Kuiper belt objects, are given mythological or mythic names (not necessarily from Greek or Roman mythology), particularly those associated with creation. Quote ends From a physx article [2] Quote begins Consistent with the IAU conventions for naming non-resonant Kuiper Belt Objects after creator deities, the object was given the name Quaoar after the Tongva creator god. The Tongva people (otherwise known as the Mission Indians) are native to the area around Los Angeles, where the discovery of Quaoar was made. Quote ends I see no reason why names need to fit the sensibilities of English speakers [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astronomical_naming_conventions https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astronomical_naming_convention... [2] https://phys.org/news/2015-08-dwarf-planet-quaoar.html https://phys.org/news/2015-08-dwarf-planet-quaoar.html