Kestrel

English, bird name

Kestrel Origin and Meaning

The name Kestrel is a girl's name.

A kestrel is a bird of prey. It has good potential as a strong girls' name, similar to Falcon for boys.

Popularity of the name Kestrel

• 822 Nameberry 2025

20 Names Similar to Kestrel

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The name Kestrel in Pop Culture

• Kestrel main character in The Winner's Curse Trilogy
• Kestrel Hath a main character in the Wind On Fire Trilogy