160+ Bird Names for Babies

Iolana is a hip-swaying, melodic, and unusual choice. Similar Hawaiian bird-themed choice: Iolani.

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.

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

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.

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.

Feminine spin on Arnold that received a brief flurry of use in the early 1990s.

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

An Albanian word name with spiky yet playful sounds, Bilbil ultimately derives from the Arabic bulbul, meaning "nightingale". It is used as a masculine name in Albania, however in the Philippines, it is used as slang for love handles.

The name of the teenaged son on the dear departed television show "Huff."

A lot of parents claim to want a name that's different, but if you really do, Aquilina, modern-feeling but based on an ancient favorite, would be one good choice.

Easy to pronounce and with good nickname potential, this bird name is given to a handful of boys and girls each year in the US

Suggests the salty, windswept air of the seashore.

A unique animal name popular in its native Albania, Petrit could be a handsome choice for bird lovers or those looking to honour a Peter or Petra.

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

The meaning is kind of silly, but the name might make a distinctive update of Janet.

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.

An interesting name despite the pronunciation challenge. It has literary roots, both in the classical poetry of Horace, and as a character in John Fowles' The French Lieutenant's Woman. Appealing nicknames are Lalla and Lally.

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 Navajo nature name with a cool, fresh sound.

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