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Bird Names for Boys and Girls

  1. Swan

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "swan"

    • Description:

      Obsolete Swanhild gives way to oh-so-modern Swan, joining the flock of newly fashionable bird names such as Wren and Lark. In France, the Swann spelling is fashionable for both sexes. But Swan carries an image of grace, though perhaps also a bit of languor. It's a lovely and original name, right for our times.
  2. 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.
  3. Ani

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian; Igbo

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful"

    • Description:

      Folk singer DiFranco popularized this simple, appealing form. In Igbo mythology, Ani is one of the names of the goddess of the earth, fertility, creativity, and morality.
  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. Brant

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "sword"

    • Description:

      Brant, a no-nonsense one-syllable name, had some popularity in the early 1970s, but has been off the lists for a decade. Now, with similarly brisk names like Chase, Jace, Bryce, and Grant finding favor, Brant could make a comeback.
  6. 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.

  7. Gannet

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "goose"

    • Description:

      A bird name that could be thought of as an animated spin on Garrett.
  8. Jacana

    • Origin:

      Portuguese

    • Meaning:

      "wading bird"
  9. Ibis
    • Quail
      • Cardinal
        • Murrelet
          • Oriole
            • Jacobin
              • Blackbird
                • Bluebird
                  • Bluebird
                    • Sora
                      • Blackbird
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