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Albatross

OriginBird name
Meaning"large seabird; the diver"
GenderBoy & girl
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About Albatross

An undiscovered bird name for those looking for alternatives to Wren, Raven, and Peregrine, the albatross is a large seabird, made legendary by Samuel Taylor Coleridge's famous poem, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (1798). Since then, it has become a symbol of innocence and God's creation, and killing one is deemed to bring bad luck.

Albatross for boys

Also significant in Hawaiian mythology, where the albatross is considered a sacred manifestation of the ancestors, the name ultimately derives from the Arabic al-qādūs meaning "the diver", the modern spelling may have been inspired by the Latin albus meaning "white".

Possibly best saved for the middle spot or for a fictional character, nicknames Alby and Ossie could make it more useable.

Albatross for girls

The name of a large seabird, made legendary by Samuel Taylor Coleridge's famous poem, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (1798). It has since become a symbol for innocence and the beauty of God's creation, and killing one is considered unlucky.

Also significant in Hawaiian mythology, where the albatross is considered a sacred manifestation of the ancestors, the name ultimately derives from the Arabic al-qādūs meaning "the diver", the modern spelling may have been inspired by the Latin albus meaning "white".

A currently undiscovered choice, Albatross could be a rare (and poetic) bird option for those who want to avoid Wren and Raven. While it may be best reserved for the middle spot or for a fictional character, nicknames Alba, Allie, and Ossie may work.

Pronounced AL-buh-tros.

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