Possible musical tribute name to the waiflike, husky-voiced midcentury French singer who was given this last name because of her birdlike quality.

An (understandably) rare word name, Kite nevertheless has the sounds of two favorites — Kai and Kit. The word kite possibly derives from Proto-Indo-European roots and means "screech", however, it is better known as the name of a bird of prey and a toy designed to be flown in the wind. It might also be used to describe a fraudulent bill, cheque, or receipt.

Cherokee name that honors the eagle, a sacred symbol in Native American culture.

Mayuri is the feminine version of the name Mayur, which means peacock. The name has a mellifluous sound to it, which makes it well placed to make the transition to the West. Dancer and chorerographer Mayuri Upadhya is a notable bearer of this name.

Italian surname most Americans will associate with actress Edie Falco, of Sopranos fame.

A funkier version of Coco that may be more appealing if you have Japanese or Native American heritage. Koko comes from the Blackfoot tribe, native to what is now Montana and Alberta, Canada.

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.

This elegant surname has great potential to turn into an unusual first name, especially with its literary associations to both Stephen and Hart Crane.

This poetic but sparkly sounding name is both an elaboration of the Finnish name Sini, and a name in its own right, meaning "bluebird".

Hen is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it means "grace" or "charm," conveying beauty and elegance. It's also found as a diminutive form of Henrietta or similar names in some European cultures. In Chinese, different characters pronounced as Hen can have various meanings. The name's brevity gives it a modern, minimalist appeal while its cross-cultural presence offers versatility. Though uncommon as a standalone name in many Western countries, its simplicity aligns with the trend toward short, distinctive names. Hen's compact form belies its rich meaning, particularly in Hebrew contexts where it represents an admired quality of graceful behavior and appearance.

In Greek mythology, Coronis is the name of several minor characters. The name is off-limits for the foreseeable future, due to its similarity to "corona."

Bird name possibility, rarer than Lark and Wren but with the same short, punchy feel.

Columba is an early saint's name that rhumbas to a modern beat. While the original St. Columba is male, the name sounds more appropriate for a girl in the modern world. Leave variations Colm and Callum for the boys.

Tazu has a certain snazzy appeal.

Gentle sounding but with a bright and powerful meaning, Bennu is a name associated with both mythology and astronomy.

Garuda is the Hindu god of birds, a divine sun bird with the wings and beak of an eagle and the body of a man. The appealing Sanskrit meaning is "wings of speech".

Kew is an offbeat name of a saint from Cornwall with boyish appeal.

This name of both a grayish-greenish-blue color and a kind of wild duck can be used for both boys and girls.

Pacific island member of the currently-in-favor Lila/Leila family and one of the most attractive and unique girls' names starting with P.

Merel is a soundalike of Meryl and may be thought of as a variation of that name, but it's also the Dutch word for blackbird and so you can make it more stylish as one of the flock of cool new bird names, joining Wren, Lark, and Sparrow.