Bird Names for Babies

One of the bird names that's more appropriate for a boy, though it works for a girl too.  

Falcon

Tazu

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

Falco

Faigel is a secret nature name deriving from the Yiddish word for "bird". Variants include Faiga and Faige.

Faigel

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 bearer is Enda Kenny, who served as Ireland’s Prime Minister from 2011-2017.

Enda

Used as a name as well as a compound in many Cherokee words, including the clan name Anitsiskwa, or "Bird Clan."

Tsiskwa

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.

Efron

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.

Uguku

Solemn but soaring name with patriotic symbolism. 

Eagle

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.

Walela

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

Wohali

Lovely and peaceful Cherokee option for a baby girl.

Woya

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 choice for a child of either gender.

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. 

Marlonn

Dyveke is related to the Frisian word düveke, which means "dove", as well as to the name Dietlinde.

Dyveke

Subtle but clear unisex way to signal peace, especially in middle place. 

Dove

Spiky and edgy, Azor is a Biblical name that appears in the New Testament as an ancestor of Jesus. It possibly comes from the same Hebrew element as the popular Azariah, giving it the meaning "helper", and making it a unique alternative to the likes of Ezra, Asa, Azariah, and Azari. 
 
Beyond its Biblical associations, Azor can be viewed as a variation of the color name, Azure, and as a Spanish word for a goshawk.

Azor

Urraca was the name of many infantas and queens of several medieval Iberian kingdoms (most notably Leon). Despite its royal roots, Urraca is one of the names best left to the history books.

Urraca

A quetzal is a beautiful, brightly-colored bird found in Mexico and Central America. It is the national bird of Guatemala, as well as the name of their currency.
 
Quetzal is given as a baby name to a small but significant number of girls each year. It's one of the most intriguing <a href="https://nameberry.com/search/girls-names/q">girl names that start with Q</a>.

Quetzal

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

Sinikka

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 9)

160+ Bird Names for Babies