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Bird Names for Boys and Girls

  1. Teal
    • Origin:

      Bird and color name
    • Description:

      Teal is one of the prettiest and most straightforward of the new color names -- an ideal middle name choice.
  2. Starling
    • Origin:

      Bird name
    • Description:

      Unusual choice that was the original name of children's illustrator Tasha Tudor, but is an interesting elaboration of Star, taking it into avian territory.
  3. Crow
    • Origin:

      Bird name
    • Description:

      From Haruki Murakami's Kafka on the Shore, the story of a boy named Kafka -- crow in Czech.
  4. Swift
    • Origin:

      English, Irish
    • Meaning:

      "quick, windblown"
    • Description:

      Surname with strong ties to singer Taylor Swift and writer Jonathan Swift. It could make a fun and quirky middle name.
  5. Kestrel
    • Origin:

      English, bird name
    • Description:

      A kestrel is a bird of prey. It has good potential as a strong girls' name, similar to Falcon for boys.
  6. Gannet
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "goose"
    • Description:

      A bird name that could be thought of as an animated spin on Garrett.
  7. Jacana
    • Origin:

      Portuguese
    • Meaning:

      "wading bird"
  8. Myna
    • Description:

      Myna is an uncommon feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Mina, which has roots in multiple cultures, including German, where it serves as a diminutive of Wilhelmina, meaning "determined protector." In Hindu and Sanskrit traditions, Myna could relate to the Sanskrit word for "fish" or reference the mynah bird, known for its ability to mimic sounds and speech. The name may also be a form of the Arabic Muna, meaning "wish" or "desire." Despite its melodic quality and distinctive character, Myna remains relatively rare in English-speaking countries, giving it an exotic and uncommon appeal for parents seeking something unique for their daughters.

  9. Ibis
    • Quail
      • Cardinal
        • Murrelet
          • Oriole
            • Jacobin
              • Blackbird
                • Bluebird
                  • Bluebird
                    • Sora
                      • Blackbird
                        • Aracari

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