160+ Bird Names for Babies
- Tazu
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"rice-field stork"Description:
Tazu has a certain snazzy appeal.
- Byrd
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"bird"Description:
The name of the teenaged son on the dear departed television show "Huff."
- Petronius
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"stone, yokel, woodpecker"Description:
Petronius is an Ancient Roman family name that may be drawn from the word petronis, meaning yokel or woodpecker, or the more familiar meaning stone, which applies to all the Peter names.
- Coumba
Origin:
West AfricanMeaning:
"dove, peaceful; one who has the strength"Description:
A distinctive yet gentle looking name, Coumba is predominantly used in Senegal. While the exact origins of the name are uncertain, one possible theory is that it borrows from the Latin Columba (or French Colombe) meaning "dove", while another source suggests it is a Fulani name, related to strength.
- Hansika
Origin:
Sinhalese, HindiMeaning:
"swan"Description:
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.
- Usman
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"baby bustard"Description:
You may well wonder what a "bustard" is, given the odd meaning of this widely-used Arabic name. It's a large bird. Usman is widely used throughout Muslim communities worldwide, particularly in South Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. In countries like Pakistan, India, Nigeria, and Sudan,
- Walela
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"hummingbird"Description:
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 Coolidge, and Priscilla's daughter Laura Satterfield.
- Cranston
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"the crane town"Description:
A surname associated these days with Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston.
- Awilix
Origin:
MayanMeaning:
"swallow"Description:
The Mayan goddess of the moon and the night, associated with swallows, eagles, and jaguars.
- Marlonn
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"little hawk"Description:
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 variation remains quite rare.
- Palila
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"a bird"Description:
Pacific island member of the currently-in-favor Lila/Leila family and one of the most attractive and unique girls' names starting with P.
- Dyveke
Origin:
FrisianMeaning:
"dove"Description:
Dyveke is related to the Frisian word düveke, which means "dove", as well as to the name Dietlinde.
- Koe
Origin:
Various of Coe, English "jackdaw"Meaning:
"jackdaw"Description:
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.
- Petronille
Origin:
French feminine variation of Petronius, LatinMeaning:
"yokel, woodpecker, stone"Description:
So many names sound better with a French accent, and Petronille is one of them: it feels unusual in an elegant way. Usually spelled as Pétronille, it is derived from the Latin Petronius, possibly meaning "yokel", which is now considered a slur for country dwellers, but it may previously have referred to the green woodpecker instead, which is a better meaning. Alternatively, it can be linked to Peter, as Saint Petronilla was said to be Saint Peter's daughter.
- Teal
Origin:
Bird and color nameDescription:
This name of both a grayish-greenish-blue color and a kind of wild duck can be used for both boys and girls.
- Bird
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
We once dismissed Bird as "too flighty", but with the rise of avian names from Lark to Robin to, well, Birdie, we don't see why Bird can't be a fine choice, especially as a middle name.
- Arundell
Origin:
French or EnglishMeaning:
"swallow or valley"Description:
Upper-crusty English surname which may derive from two sources. The first is Old English meaning "horehound valley", the second is Old French meaning "little swallow", which was originally a Norman nickname given to someone resembling the bird.
- Columba
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"dove"Description:
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.
- Falcon
Origin:
English, from French, nature nameMeaning:
"falcon, a bird"Description:
One of the bird names that's more appropriate for a boy, though it works for a girl too.
- Zamir
Origin:
Hebrew, Arabic, AlbanianMeaning:
"nightingale, song; heart, conscience, mind; good voice"Description:
An interesting bird name choice if you're seeking a nonbiblical Hebrew name. The zippy Z sound is appealing to more parents, and Zamir entered the Top 1000 for the first time in 2022 and was one of the fastest rising names in 2023.
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