Bird Names - Comprehensive List

Tazu

Japanese

"rice-field stork"

Tazu has a certain snazzy appeal.

Teal

Bird and color name

Teal is one of the prettiest and most straightforward of the new color names -- an ideal middle name choice.

Tesia

Tesia is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive of Teresa, a variant of Tessa, or derive from the Greek 'theia' meaning 'goddess.' In some Slavic contexts, it…

Tiiu

Estonian variation of Tiia, Finnish

"gift of God"

Tiiu is the cute Estonian form of Tiia, a Finnish diminutive of Dorothy and Dorothea.

Tiki

Tiki is a unisex name with Polynesian origins, particularly associated with Māori culture. In Polynesian mythology, Tiki was the first man created by the gods, and the term refers to carved human…

Topaz

Greek gem name

As a name, Topaz is a quietly used option, with a distinctive ending and a sleek but sassy feel. As a golden gemstone, it is said to have energizing properties and bring good luck to those who wear…

Tori

Diminutive of Victoria, English, Japanese

"victory; bird"

A more modern nickname for Victoria than Vicky, Tori is used fairly frequently on its own, kept in the public eye by singer Tori Amos and actress Tori Spelling. Still, it's far from fashionable,…

Tzipora

Hebrew

"bird"

An important biblical name, being the wife of Moses in Exodus. Has a number of spelling variations, including Tziporah, Zipora(h), Zippora(h), Tzipor and Tzipori. The Yiddish forms are Tzeitl and…

Vega

Arabic, Spanish

"swooping eagle; meadow"

Another astral name, this one relating to one of the largest and brightest stars in the heavens, is popular in Scandinavia and Spain, where it ranks among the Top 50 girls' names . Although still…

Walela

Cherokee

"hummingbird"

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…