Names That Mean Jackdaw

An intriguing surname style option, Koe blends the sounds of Krew, Kai, Koa, and Koen. It ultimately derives from the Old English word coo, itself from the Old Norse ka, both meaning "jackdaw". It likely originated as a nickname for someone who reminded people of a jackdaw in some way.
 
Short and succinct, it could make an interesting alterative to Joe or Beau, though the colloquial term "and co" (as in, and company") might put parents off using it. 
 
Koe might also be used as a short form of the Dutch Koenrad (KOON-rat), lending it the meaning "bold, brave", however, it would also be the Dutch word for cow. Another possible origin could be from the Japanese word koe (ko-eh) meaning "voice", or even the Indian name Koyal or Koel meaning "cuckoo". 
 
A notable bearer is singer-songwriter Koe Wetzel (named for country artist, David Allan Coe).

In keeping with other short names like Poe and Bo, Coe is a surname that could easily move into first place.  It has a sports hero factor as well, in Olympic runner Sebastian Coe — who later became a Member of Parliament.

Murakami's Kafka on the Shore features a character named after the famous Czech author of The Metamorphoses.

Names That Mean Jackdaw

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