Bird Names for Boys and Girls
- Brant
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"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.
- Swift
Origin:
English, IrishMeaning:
"quick, windblown"Description:
Surname with strong ties to singer Taylor Swift and writer Jonathan Swift. It could make a fun and quirky middle name.
- Crow
Origin:
Bird nameDescription:
From Haruki Murakami's Kafka on the Shore, the story of a boy named Kafka -- crow in Czech.
- Teal
Origin:
Bird and color nameDescription:
This name of both a grayish-greenish-blue color and a kind of wild duck can be used for both boys and girls.
- 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.
- Falcon
Origin:
Bird nameDescription:
There is a whole new species of bird names open to the baby namer, from the light and feminine Lark to the sleek and powerful Falcon.
- Gannet
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"goose"Description:
A bird name that could be thought of as an animated spin on Garrett.
- Jacana
Origin:
PortugueseMeaning:
"wading bird"
- Ibis
- Quail
- Cardinal
- Murrelet
- Oriole
- Jacobin
- Blackbird
- Bluebird
- Bluebird
- Sora
- Blackbird
- Aracari