Bird names

Bird names, or names with meanings associated to birds.
  1. Bram
    • Origin:

      Dutch variation of Abraham
    • Meaning:

      "father of multitudes"
    • Description:

      Bram has an unusual measure of character and charm for a one-syllable name; it started as a hipper-than-Abe diminutive of the biblical Abraham, but is also an independent Irish and Dutch name, made famous by Irish-born Dracula creator Bram (nee Abraham) Stoker. Bram is currently Number 16 in the Netherlands; Bram Howard was a character on The West Wing.
  2. Circe
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "bird"
    • Description:

      In Greek myth, Circe, daughter of Helios, the sun, was a sorceress living on the island of Aeaea, who could turn men into animals with her magic wand, which is just what she did to Odysseus's crew in Homer's Odyssey, transforming them into swine. All was forgiven, however, as Circe and Odysseus later had a child together—Telegonus.
  3. Crane
    • Origin:

      English surname
    • Meaning:

      "crane"
    • Description:

      This elegant surname has great potential to turn into an unusual first name, especially with its literary associations to both Stephen and Hart Crane.
  4. Cygnus
    • Egret
      • Finch
        • Origin:

          English word and nature name
        • Meaning:

          "to swindle"
        • Description:

          It feels like Finch should be a modern bird name that's as popular as Wren or Lark, but that's not the case - so it's one to consider if you're looking for a nature name that's familiar but rare.
      • Harrier
        • Ibis
          • Jay
            • Origin:

              Latin
            • Meaning:

              "jaybird"
            • Description:

              Though this feels like a modern invention, Jay has been in use for centuries. Early Jays often were named in honor of founding father John Jay, whose surname derived from the jaybird. A popular mid-century choice, Jay was in the Top 100 from 1956 to 1970. In the last couple of decades he was replaced by such more elaborate forms as Jayden, Jaylen, and Jayce. But Jay could make a comeback in tandem with cousins May, Kay, Fay, and Ray.
          • Kestrel
            • Kite
              • Lark
                • Origin:

                  English bird name
                • Description:

                  Lark is getting some new and well-deserved attention as a post-Robin and Raven bird name. Although it was first recorded as a name in the 1830's, it has never appeared on the Social Security list.
              • Larkin
                • Origin:

                  Irish
                • Meaning:

                  "rough, fierce"
                • Description:

                  The additional syllable makes Lark a masculine surname name, borne by poet Philip Larkin.
              • Martin
                • Origin:

                  Latin
                • Meaning:

                  "warlike"
                • Description:

                  Martin is one of those names like Arthur and Vincent and George that is in the process of throwing off its balding middle-aged image to start sounding possible again, used in full without the dated Marty nickname.
              • Merlin
                • Origin:

                  Welsh
                • Meaning:

                  "sea fortress"
                • Description:

                  This name of the famous fifth-century sorcerer and mentor of King Arthur may or may not be a bit wizardy for a real-life modern child. Its most noted modern bearer: football star turned actor Merlin Olsen, whose father was named Merle.
              • Nightingale
                • Odin
                  • Origin:

                    Variation of Óðinn, Old Norse
                  • Meaning:

                    "god of frenzy; poetic fury"
                  • Description:

                    Odin is the name of the supreme Norse god of art, culture, wisdom, and law — who was handsome, charming, and eloquent into the bargain. The name projects a good measure of strength and power and has excellent assimilation potential.
                • Osprey
                  • Peregrin
                    • Poe
                      • Origin:

                        English
                      • Meaning:

                        "peacock"
                      • Description:

                        An evocative unisex one-syllable name, Poe is most distinguished by its literary reference. Edgar Allan Poe was an influential American author and poet, credited with inventing the genres of detective and science fiction, which might provide inspiration for parents who are fans. And now its choice as the name of the hero played by Oscar Isaac in the new Star Wars movie is sure to catapult it from literary choice to major favorite.