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Bird Names for Boys and Girls

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

  3. 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.
  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. Gannet
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "goose"
    • Description:

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

      Bird and color name
    • Description:

      This name of both a grayish-greenish-blue color and a kind of wild duck can be used for both boys and girls.
  7. Jacana
    • Origin:

      Portuguese
    • Meaning:

      "wading bird"
  8. Crow
    • Origin:

      Bird name
    • Description:

      From Haruki Murakami's Kafka on the Shore, the story of a boy named Kafka -- crow in Czech.
  9. Ibis
    • Quail
      • Cardinal
        • Murrelet
          • Oriole
            • Jacobin
              • Blackbird
                • Bluebird
                  • Bluebird
                    • Sora
                      • Blackbird
                        • Aracari

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