Bird Names - Comprehensive List

Faigel

Yiddish

"bird"

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

Faigy

Feminine variation of Faigel, Yiddish

"bird"

Faigy is notable as New York State's quirkiest favorite name, widely-used in the Hasidic community.

Feather

Word name

Feather, though it was used for a character in a Walter Mosley novel, seems too light and fluttery for a real-life girl.

Finch

English word and nature name

"to swindle"

Bird name possibility, rarer than Lark and Wren but with the same short, punchy feel. Only five baby girls were named Finch in the most recent year, and four times as many baby boys.

Gannet

German

"goose"

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

Gull

Celtic

"long-winged swimming birds"

Suggests the salty, windswept air of the seashore.

Halcyon

Greek

"kingfisher bird"

This highly unusual name -- the Halycyone was a mythic bird who could calm the seas -- conjures up images of utter peace and tranquility because of the phrase "Halycon days"...and the sleeping pill.

Halcyone

Halcyone is a rare feminine name derived from Greek mythology. It refers to Alcyone (sometimes spelled Halcyone), the daughter of Aeolus, god of the winds, who was transformed into a kingfisher bird…

Hansika

Sinhalese, Hindi

"swan"

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.

Hen

Hen is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it means "grace" or "charm," conveying beauty and elegance. It's also found as a diminutive form of Henrietta or similar names in…

Hummingbird

English word name

Sure it makes a big statement, but if you can call your child Wren, Robin or Falcon, why not also Hummingbird? This pint-sized jewel of a bird is a lovely connotation for the baby that's full of…