Bird Names for Babies

Love the name wren but need something not quite so trendy? Consider Jedda. Jedda is derived from the word 'djida' meaning "wren"  in the language of the Noongar people of Western Australia. Jedda was also the name of the eponymous heroine of the film "Jedda", which was one of the first Australian films to be shot in color and was the first to be shown at the Cannes Film Festival (it was nominated for the Palme d'Or). The perfect name for nature enthusiasts and film buffs alike.

Jedda

Whether you like Cardinal for its connections to the songbird, religious connotations, or even sports ties, this unique new name fits in with today's name landscape. Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden used it for their son, born in 2024, but it could just as easily be used on a daughter — perhaps with the nickname Cardi.

Cardinal

Bird names have taken flight, and Cardinal is a new addition recently used by Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden for their son. The red bird was named for the color of the robes worn by the religious cardinals.
 
Cardinal can also be considered a modern Christian name a la Bishop and Deacon, or even a baseball name, referencing the St. Louis Cardinals.

Cheasequah refers to the cardinal, associated with the sun in Cherokee culture.

Cheasequah

Delicate and lacy, with less emphasis on the jar syllable. 

Jarita

The French and Spanish word for "hummingbird" is lithe and charming as a girl name.

Colibrí

Although the name Jabiru is indelibly associated with Australia (it is the name of a town in Northern Territory, Australia and also a type of stork), it is not an Aboriginal name, as is often thought.

Jabiru

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.

Columba

This is a big name, both in heritage and sound. On the right child, this could be inspired, but others may shrink from all the connotations. While your preferred nickname for this option might be Col (or Kit if you're connecting it to Christopher Columbus), you may end up with the slightly more cumbersome "Bus" as the short-form. 

Columbus

An undiscovered surname possibility with upscale overtones, could be enlivened with nickname Ingo. 

Ingram

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."

Coronis

Corvina sounds quite similar to a car model, although it has a gorgeous meaning and could be an interesting dramatic full name for the nickname Cora.

Corvina

This elegant surname has great potential to turn into an unusual first name, especially with its literary associations to both Stephen and Hart Crane.
 Crane is a surname that originated for a tall man with long, thin legs. It can now be seen as one of the newly stylish bird names, like Wren and Lark, and could fit in well with future classmates Zane, Kane, Dane, Lane, Rain--and Jane.

Crane

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.

A surname associated these days with Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston.

Cranston

The Icelandic word for "hawk" and recent addition to the Icelandic name pool. It was derived from the Old Norse word haukr, also meaning "hawk."

Haukur

Csongor

In the currently popular solid, serious, two-syllable mold. 

Culver

Swans are beautiful creatures, with rather unusable English names. To evoke the grace and serenity of the swan, we recommend you take a look at this Sri Lankan name.

Hansika

The name Parastoo currently seems unusual to the Western ear, with that "too" ending rare in traditional English names. It is sometimes spelled Parastu. Pari or Parisa would make easier imports.  

Parastoo

Bird names for babies are one of the hottest of the hot nature categories, all the way from Birdie to Wren. Bird names can work as unique first names or meaningful 

 and are often appropriate for both sexes.

While many bird names come straight out and announce themselves, as Robin or Hawk, others are more subtle, carrying bird meanings. Cool bird names for baby girls include Paloma, which means dove, and Vega, which means swooping eagle. Unique bird names for baby boys include Corbin, which means crow, and Lonan, which means blackbird.

Along with Paloma and Wren, other bird baby names among the 

 include Arden, Ava, Callum, Gavin, Jay, Jonas, Mavis, and Robin. Up-and-coming bird names to listen for include Adler, Astor, Dove, and Lark.

Robin, almost exactly evenly divided between the sexes in the US, is a Top 100 name for boys in France, Germany, Switzerland, and Belgium, and in the Top 100 for girls in the Netherlands.

, you may want to search more deeply into the new genre of bird names for babies, with many choices that work for both girls and boys as well as dozens of 

Here, our entire collection of bird names for babies.

Bird Names for babies, including bird-themed names for baby girls and baby boys with meanings, origins, and popularity. (Page 7)

160+ Bird Names for Babies