BIRDIE  

Gender: F
Origin: English
Meaning: "bird"

A middle-aged Ladies' Club member wearing a bird-decorated hat -- though just the kind of vintage nickname (think Hetty, Josie, Mamie, Millie) that's coming back into style in a big way. Actress Busy Philipps named her baby Birdie, as did soap star Maura West.

Birdie is being discussed in our message boards:

• Will she like it?
• Would love your opinion!!!!
• Would love your opinions!!!
• Whimsical Names
• Name to honour Robyn

Read Nameberry blog posts about Birdie:

• THE CUTEST CELEBRITY BABY NAMES
• NEWER NAMES IN OLDER CATEGORIES: Fresh florals and varied virtues