Bird Names - Comprehensive List

Iolana

Hawaiian

"soaring like a hawk"

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

Iolani

Hawaiian

"hawk of royalty"

Iolani feels quintessentially Hawaiian, a stylish origin for baby names these days thanks to Malia, the Hawaiian name of the Obamas' older daughter. The initial I is pronounced with a long e sound,…

Irena

Czech; Latvian; Polish; Bulgarian; Lithuanian, from Greek

"peace"

This form of Irene feels fresher and gives the classic name a chic, international flair. It's most commonly used in Eastern Europe.

Jacana

Portuguese

"wading bird"

Jarita

Hindi-Sanskrit

"mother or legendary bird"

Delicate and lacy, with less emphasis on the jar syllable.

Jaycie

Jaycie is a contemporary feminine name that emerged as a creative variation of names like Jayce, Casey, or Jessica. With American origins, it combines the popular 'Jay' sound with a feminine ending,…

Jedda

Australian Aboriginal

"wren"

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…

Jemima

Hebrew

"dove; daytime"

Jemima, the name of a strong and beautiful Biblical daughter of Job, has long been among the chicest choices of aristocratic Brits, and has since shifted to be used more generally too, replacing…

Jenny

Diminutive of Janet, Jane, Jean, and Jennifer

At the height of the Jennifer craze, many parents were cutting straight to the nickname and putting Jenny on the birth certificate. But now that Jennifer is the mom rather than the daughter, Jenny,…

Jynx

Jynx is an uncommon feminine name with modern origins, inspired by the English word 'jinx' meaning a person or thing believed to bring bad luck. The distinctive spelling with a 'y' instead of an 'i'…

Kaja

Scandinavian diminutive of Katarina, Polish variation of Gaia or Estonian

"pure; earth mother; rejoice; echo"

Short, sharp, and pretty, Kaja is an international choice with multiple origins. Favored in Slovenia, Norway, and Poland, the similar Kaia is currently popular more widely. Most often used as a…

Kew

Cornish

"chick"

Kew is an offbeat name of a saint from Cornwall with boyish appeal.