Nature, Place and Word Names
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Italian
"falcon"
Italian surname most Americans will associate with actress Edie Falco, of Sopranos fame.
Yiddish
"bird"
Faigel is a secret nature name deriving from the Yiddish word for "bird". Variants include Faiga and Faige.
Native American, Cherokee
"sparrow"
A strong, meaningful name, associated with a famous Cherokee linguistic scholar; also suggests the magnificent California sequoia redwood trees.
Irish
"like a bird"
An unusual Irish name which belongs to several historic Irish kings and heroes. Easy to spell and pronounce, this bouncy nature name has potential beyond Ireland's shores. A famous contemporary…
Nordic
"swallow (bird)"
A striking Nordic name with ancient roots, Svala (and its less common variant form Svale) derive from the Old Norse name for the swallow. This could be a great choice for nature lovers and fans of…
Norway
"swallow (bird) or cool/fresh"
In Norway, Svale is also used as a short form of the rare name Svalaug/Svanlaug, meaning "swan oath". Svale is also a more modern form of Svali, meaning "cool, fresh".
English
"swan"
Obsolete Swanhild gives way to oh-so-modern Swan, joining the flock of newly fashionable bird names such as Wren and Lark. In France, the Swann spelling is fashionable for both sexes. But Swan…
Saxon
"battle swan"
An ancient name belonging to "the most beautiful of all women" in Germanic mythology, whose tragic story features in many northern European legends. The daughter of Sigurd and Gudrun, her jealous…
English, Irish
"quick, windblown"
Surname with strong ties to singer Taylor Swift and writer Jonathan Swift. It could make a fun and quirky middle name.
Hebrew
"bird, lark"
This Biblical bird name, a variant of Ephron, suddenly feels like it could be usable thanks to actor Zac Efron. However, in reality, few if any parents seem to be using it yet.
Japanese
"rice-field stork"
Tazu has a certain snazzy appeal.
Cherokee
Used as a name as well as a compound in many Cherokee words, including the clan name Anitsiskwa, or "Bird Clan."
Nature name
"eagle, a bird"
Solemn but soaring name with patriotic symbolism.
"hooting owl"
Owls are revered and feared in Cherokee culture, thought of as witches in disguise. Uguku is one of multiple owl names in the Cherokee language. It is onomatopoetic with the owl's calls.
For the boyds. Er, boys, if only judging my the statistics, which have this rare bird name given to a handful of baby boys in the US but no recent baby girls. But it certainly would make a majestic…
"hummingbird"
According to Cherokee legend, hummingbirds were healers, helping those in medical crises, making this a meaningful name. Walela is borne by a musical, made up of sisters Rita Coolidge and Priscilla…
"eagle"
Cherokee name that honors the eagle, a sacred symbol in Native American culture.
"dove"
Lovely and peaceful Cherokee option for a baby girl.
French
"little hawk"
Marlonn is a variant spelling of Marlon, which gained prominence through actor Marlon Brando in the mid-20th century. While Marlon peaked in popularity during the 1950s and 1960s, this Marlonn…
Frisian
Dyveke is related to the Frisian word düveke, which means "dove", as well as to the name Dietlinde.
