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Bird names carry meanings of freedom, song, and flight — common across English nature names like Wren, Robin, and Jay, alongside symbolic bird references in Native American and Celtic naming traditions.

Names meaning "bird" — key facts

  • 180 names contain the meaning "bird"
  • 138 gender-specific names, plus 42 gender-neutral
  • Names meaning "bird" appear in Hebrew, Latin, Greek, Arabic, and Sanskrit traditions
  • Meaning-based name searches have grown 45% year-over-year as parents seek intentional names

Girl Names Meaning "Bird"

118 girl names with this meaning

#195
England↑ Rising
small bird
#561
American
bird
#572
Hebrew
a bird or a light breeze
#583
American↑ Rising
A combination of Wren, meaning 'small bird', and Lee, meaning 'meadow'.
#663
France
Little blackbird
#673
American
Sings like a bird
#677
Italian
Derived from 'mille' meaning 'thousand' or 'milvus', the bird name meaning 'kite'
#689
American
a blend of Ava and Monroe, suggesting life or bird combined with the mouth of a river
#736
American
Derived from 'swallow', a type of bird.
#745
Turkey
a small bird, particularly a sparrow
#759
American
bird
#808
Vietnam
Songbird
#832
American
The name Burdie is often seen as a diminutive of the name 'Birdie', which itself can imply something that is lively and
#864
Basque Country↑ Rising
a bird
#925
Italy
a songbird
#938
American
a variant of Tori, meaning bird
#944
Ireland
little bird
#947
India
beautiful bird, parrot
#948
Native American
little bird
#953
English
Bird
#1004
American
A modern name combining 'Jay' and 'Leanna', meaning 'jaybird' and 'graced by God'.
#1053
American
A modern variation of the name Ava, which means 'life' or 'bird'.
#1068
American
hummingbird
#1134
Irish
little bird
#1140
Turkey
meaning 'a bird' or 'to gather'.
#1146
Russia
mythical bird with a woman's head
#1164
India
केमरीया, kemariya - 'little crow' or 'small bird'
#1166
Hebrew
bird
#1174
Nahuatl
from the quetzal bird
#1220
Spanish
bird or dove
#1325
American
singer, songbird
#1325
Yiddish-speaking communities↑ Rising
Bird
#1366
English
A place for birds
#1383
Germanic
little bird
#1388
American
A variant of 'Tori' meaning 'bird'.
#1408
American
little bird
#1420
Hebrew
Bird.
#1435
Japan
鳥 (tori) means bird and 香 (ka) means fragrance or scent.
#1469
American
One who observes birds, a birdwatcher.
#1510
Wales
bird
#1528
English
A small songbird, specifically a type of finch
#1535
Bulgaria
little bird
#1554
American
A variation of 'Raven', associated with the black bird known for its intelligence and adaptability.
#1578
India
a bird; a woman who brings good fortune
#1595
Spanish
Little bird
#1615
English
Combination of Birdie and -ine suffix
#1637
Japan
singing bird
#1648
Israel
Derived from the Hebrew word for ’bird’, also associated with 'to add' or 'increase'.
#1700
American
A modern invention possibly combining elements of 'Al' (from names like Albert or Alice) and 'bird', symbolizing freedom
#1713
Latin
blackbird
#1740
France
Derived from French origins, possibly meaning 'the merle', which refers to a type of blackbird.
#1771
American
A modern elaboration of 'Avi', related to birds or flight.
#1772
American
Blackbird
#1802
American
a variant of Raven, which refers to a dark bird known for intelligence
#1833
American
Derived from the Old French word 'merle' meaning 'blackbird'
#1838
Native American
a type of bird
#1848
USA
A modern invented name possibly derived from 'Ava' meaning life or bird.
#1862
Latin
Meaning 'bird'.
#1904
China
燕欣, meaning 'swallow (the bird) joy'
#1948
American
bird woman
#1975
American
Mavelyn is an invented name, possibly a blend of 'Mavis' and 'Evelyn', meaning 'songbird' and 'desired' respectively.
#1991
Latin
Little bird or young one
#2596
Hebrew
Bird
#2644
Hebrew
bird, sparrow
#2963
Middle East↑ Rising
Little bird or butterfly
#3082
Israel↑ Rising
bird
#3425
Hebrew
bird
#3515
Hebrew↑ Rising
bird
#3867
American↑ Rising
A modern feminine variation of Jay, which represents a type of bird.
#4199
American
Bird
#4265
Arabic
songbird or nightingale
#5021
American↑ Rising
bird
#6147
American↑ Rising
Derived from Wren, a small bird
#6469
Greece
bird
#6650
Israel↑ Rising
צִיפִּי - 'bird' or 'sparrow'
#7219
American↑ Rising
Small bird
#7304
USA↑ Rising
small bird
#7579
Israel↑ Rising
bird
#7689
Spanish
bird
#8678
American
A variant of the name Jay, which means 'jaybird'.
#8845
India
the chirping of a bird, a sound of joy
#9048
Hispanic countries↑ Rising
Aviary; Bird
#9457
Yiddish-speaking communities↑ Rising
Little bird
#9693
American
bird
American↑ Rising
Raven, a bird known for its intelligence and adaptability.
Israel
A bird
American↑ Rising
a combination of Wren (a small bird) and Lynn (lake or waterfall)
Philippines
northeast wind, a bird
American
a modern creation with no specific meaning but can be associated with 'Ave' meaning 'bird' or 'life'.
American
The jaybird, or a combination of Jaden and Lena
South Africa↑ Rising
Canary, a small yellow songbird.
Hebrew↑ Rising
a bird of prey (such as an eagle)
Spanish
Mythical bird
Italian↑ Rising
Beautiful bird
Hindu culture
Meaning 'bird' or 'bird-like'.
American
little bird
American
Derived from 'bird,' symbolizing freedom, life, and nature.
English↑ Rising
Canary bird
Hebrew
Bird
American↑ Rising
A modern blend of Wren, a small bird, and Lee, meaning 'meadow'.
American
Derived from the Spanish word 'alondra', meaning 'lark' or 'morning songbird'.
English
A modern name, potentially derived from 'Ava' or 'Avery', symbolizing life or the bird.
English
A melodic sound; wings of a bird
American
A modern variant of the name Ava, possibly combined with the suffix -onna, meaning 'life' or 'bird'.
South Sudan↑ Rising
A bird
American
Derived from the name 'ava', meaning 'life' or 'bird' in various contexts.
American↑ Rising
Life; bird.
France
hummingbird
American↑ Rising
A combination of Jay and Lee, typically meaning 'jaybird' or 'meadow'.
American
a modern variant of Jay, which means blue jay bird
American
Variant of 'lark', a type of bird symbolizing happiness and joy
Wales
a form of 'Llinos', meaning 'the songbird' or 'linnet'
American
modern variation of Mavis, meaning 'songbird' or 'thrush'
Hebrew
a bird
Israel
bird
Turkey↑ Rising
lark, a type of songbird
American
bird
Hebrew
bird

Boy Names Meaning "Bird"

20 boy names with this meaning

#955
English
a bird known for its grace and beauty
#997
Lithuania
related to the kestrel (a bird)
#1389
English
a young bird, particularly a hatchling or chick
#1627
American
Derived from a type of bird, a pigeon.
#1663
American
Possibly derived from the combination of 'Avery' and 'Wren,' suggesting a meaning related to the brave or the songbird.
#1831
American
Bluebird
#1892
American
one who is like a bird
#2516
American
From the field of fowl or bird
#2860
American
Variant of the name Jay, often associated with the jaybird, a symbol of curiosity and intelligence.
#4619
Polish↑ Rising
a little bird
#6259
American↑ Rising
Possibly derived from 'Avion', meaning bird or aircraft in French
#6263
Arabic↑ Rising
falcon, powerful bird
#8461
United Kingdom
a person who captures birds (fowler)
#8779
American
A mythical creature, often likened to a giant bird
#9050
American↑ Rising
eagle, a bird of prey
United Kingdom
from the word 'rook', a type of bird
India
bird
American↑ Rising
Combination of 'Jay' and 'Leon', meaning 'jaybird' and 'lion'
American
A variant of the name Jay, which refers to a jaybird.
New Zealand
the extinct bird

Unisex Names Meaning "Bird"

42 gender-neutral names with this meaning

#381
English
jaybird
#525
Spain
Lark; a type of bird known for its melodious song
#563
American
Short form of Merle, denoting the color blackbird.
#568
Egypt
A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing
#595
England↑ Rising
a songbird or nightingale
#700
English↑ Rising
little bird
#819
American
life; bird; living one
#871
American
Little blackbird
#942
American
Derived from the name Marlene, meaning 'little bird' or 'from the sea'.
#1000
Dutch
blackbird
#1020
Welsh
bird
#1190
American
jay bird
#1338
American
A blend of Jay and Lynn, symbolizing a tranquil jaybird.
#1382
American
derived from the word 'bird', often symbolizing freedom or flight
#1425
United Kingdom
a short form for Kestrel, a bird of prey
#1441
American↑ Rising
Derived from 'wren', a small bird known for its cheerful song
#1504
USA
A joyful songbird
#1577
Japan
Bird, bird call
#1663
American
A modern name often interpreted as a variation of 'Jaelyn', which means 'jaybird'.
#1671
American
a bird of prey
#1759
American
bird
#1788
Ireland
Beautiful bird
#1828
Japan
bird
#1910
American
A modern name combining 'Jay' (the bird) with 'Lynn' (lake or water).
#1927
France
Bird
#1955
English↑ Rising
Bird-like
#1964
Finland
The name of a bird, typically a 'turdus', or thrush
#2091
English↑ Rising
a type of bird
#2840
American
A small, common bird.
#3415
American
A dark bird
#3501
American
a songbird known for its melodious song
#3569
American
mythical bird that regenerates or is reborn from its ashes
#4081
American↑ Rising
Variant of 'Phoenix', a mythical bird that is cyclically regenerated or reborn.
#4429
Greek
mythical bird that rises from its ashes
#5105
American↑ Rising
A small group or a covey of birds, particularly quails
#6381
American
A bluish-green color, named after the common teal bird.
#6784
Japan↑ Rising
a bird in Japan
#7030
American
A type of small bird
#8108
Latin↑ Rising
bird
#9458
American↑ Rising
mythical bird that symbolizes rebirth and renewal
American↑ Rising
a variant spelling of 'Raven', associated with the bird known for intelligence
American
Variant of Raven, a bird

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