Bird baby names
Names tagged with “Bird” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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22 names
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- Tzivy
Hebrew
94From Hebrew Tziporah (bird), rendered as a Yiddish diminutive form with the -y suffix, meaning 'little bird' or 'songbird'
- Finch
English
84A small songbird with a sharp beak, used as a surname and nature name. Symbolizes alertness, agility, and delicate beauty.
- Jaye
Celtic
84A modernized spelling of Jay, derived from the jaybird or the letter J. In Irish tradition, associated with liveliness and clarity.
- Kanari
Japanese
84Canary bird, or golden/yellow depending on kanji used. May also reference the Canary Islands. A nature-inspired name with bright, cheerful associations.
- Robin
Germanic
76Derived from Robert, meaning 'bright fame.' Also evokes the robin bird, a symbol of renewal and nature's gentleness.
- Raven
English
72A dark bird of the crow family, symbolizing intelligence and mystery. Used as a given name for its strong natural imagery and literary associations.
- Mavis
English
72From the mavis, a song thrush bird prized in medieval poetry. Also potentially from Latin 'mavius' meaning 'greater'.
- Avianna
Latin
72From Latin 'avis' meaning bird, with the feminine suffix '-anna'. A modern invented name blending avian imagery with classic name endings.
- Merly
Celtic
62Variant of Merle, from Old French 'merle' meaning blackbird, also possibly related to Merlin the wizard
- Rooke
English
62From Old English 'hroc', referring to the rook bird, known for its intelligence and social behavior.
- Myna
Celtic
62From Sanskrit meaning 'mind' or 'intellect', also refers to the mynah bird known for its intelligence and vocal abilities
- Jay
English
56A shortened form of names like Jacob or Jason, or independently from the bird—the jay. Modern usage treats it as a standalone name.
- Tui
Polynesian
55A native New Zealand bird (tui) known for its glossy black plumage and melodious song. Represents natural beauty and vocality in Māori culture.
- Ravynn
Celtic
42Modern spelling variation of Raven or Rowan. Associated with the raven bird and rowan tree with bright red berries.
- Wrenn
Celtic
40Small king or ruler. Derived from the Irish word for wren, a small but spirited bird traditionally associated with royalty and divine protection in Celtic mythology.
- Merle
Celtic
40From Old French meaning 'blackbird,' referencing the dark merle thrush. Also associated with a heraldic fur pattern.
- Sparrow
English
40A small brown or gray songbird; used as a name to evoke nature, freedom, and delicate strength.
- Byrdie
Scottish
40Diminutive of Byrd, derived from the Old English word for bird. Also associated with natural, free-spirited qualities.
- Lark
English
40A small songbird known for its melodious call. Used as a given name to evoke freedom, lightness, and natural beauty.
- Moa
Polynesian
28From Maori, historically referring to the extinct flightless bird native to New Zealand. Also used as a modern given name with nature associations.
- Kenari
Sanskrit
20Canary bird in Indonesian and Malay. Symbolizes freedom, brightness, and natural beauty.
- Crow
English
20From the corvid bird, symbolizing intelligence, mystery, and transformation across cultures and mythology.
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
