There’s a unique baby trend on the horizon, and it sounds so sweet! BabyCenter recently shared that for Generation Beta (those born in 2025-2039), there is already a big name trend hatching: bird baby names. Following the spate of nature name trends that have been all the rage so far in the 2020s — from flower names to oceanic names — we’re now entering the era of ever-so-cool bird-like baby names.
You may be like, “Bird names? Seriously?” But hear us out: there are so many bird baby names, and they’re all so unique and beautiful. The site even reported that names like Cardinal, Robin, Raven, and Mavis have been rising in the ranks.
So this got us thinking: What other unique bird names are there? Turns out, there are a lot more than you may think! There’s Lark, Kestrel, Sparrow, and more, including a few celebrity-approved baby names that stars have given their own kiddos. (Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, for example, named their son Sparrow, while Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden have a son named Cardinal.)
So what are you waiting for? Spread your wings and soar into the wild world of bird baby names, and fall in love with all the unique baby names you may not have considered before.
Below, see the coolest bird names for baby girls and baby boys!
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Aderyn
Image Credit: muratart/ Adobe Stock Aderyn isn’t the name of a bird, but it’s a gorgeous unisex Cornish name that literally means “bird.” So you still get the bird vibes, but with a unique name many may not know about!
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Avis
Image Credit: babaroga/ Adobe Stock Another birdlike name is Avis, a truly stunning girls name that’s Latin for “bird.”
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Aya
Image Credit: michele via Adobe The name Aya has many different meanings, all over the world. However, if you look at the Hebrew meaning, Aya is a name linked to the “honey buzzard” and birds in general. (And if you’re wondering: it’s Japanese for “colorful,” Danish for “happiness,” and Arabic for “verse.”)
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Birdie
Image Credit: Ahmed You may call it on the nose, but we call it adorable. The name Birdie is quite simple: it’s English for bird, but it has so much personality attached to it. Fun fact: two celebrity mamas have named their children birdie, Actress Busy Philipps and soap star Maura West!
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Buzzard
Image Credit: Photo by Radovan Zierik Just throwing this in there to see if you were paying attention! While Buzzard isn’t exactly a common name, the nickname Buzz is. It’s strong, bold, and totally easy to remember!
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Canary
Image Credit: Photo by Derek Keats Who doesn’t love the lil yellow bird? If you love them as much as we do, then chances are you love the name Canary, which is literally English for “small bird.”
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Cardinal
Image Credit: Photo by Harvey Reed Cardinal is a powerful, gorgeous red bird that always catches your eye, so it’s no wonder that name has been growing in popularity (especially after Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden used it for their son)!
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Circe
Image Credit: Vyacheslav via Adobe Not only is the name Circe Greek for “bird,” but it’s linked to Circe, the Greek enchantress and daughter of Helios! So it’s basically a two-in-one name!
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Deryn
Image Credit: Connor Dekker If you want a truly unique bird name, then you gotta check out the unisex Welsh name Deryn, which means “bird.” Plus, it’s a vintage name from the 1950s, so you get that cool eclectic vibe as well.
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Dove
Image Credit: Photo by Pixabay The name Dove is not only a gorgeous girl bird name, but it’s associated with beauty and peace. And if you’re a fan of Dove Cameron, there’s even more reasons to name your baby girl that!
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Eagle
Image Credit: Photo by Frank Cone Eagle is a patriotic bird name that’s both strong and powerful; which is perfect for your baby boy!
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Halycon
Image Credit: chamnan phanthong/ Adobe stock The name Halycon is based on the “Kingfisher bird,” and is linked to the Greek mythology surrounding the Halycyone, a mythic bird who could calm the seas. Plus, if the name looks familiar to you, it’s the name of Ellie Goulding’s second album!
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Hawk
Image Credit: Photo by Brett Sayles Think Tony Hawk, or the iconic, strong bird you randomly see on a Tuesday. The name Hawk carries a lot in the name: it’s strong, and has so much symbolism behind it, including themes of success, power, and wisdom.
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Jay
Image Credit: Photo by Pixabay So, as many now, Jay is a boy’s name of Latin origin meaning “jaybird,” and also known for the bird, Blue Jay. While Jay can be a nickname for a bunch of different names, it’s so powerful on its own, especially since the blue jays are associated with courage.
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Kestrel
Image Credit: donyanedomam/ Adobe Stock Kestrel is a striking unisex name that’s not only unique, but it’s the perfect name for those who love birds. Plus, there’s so much mythology surrounding them in so many cultures, with many linking back to how full of wisdom they are.
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Lark
Image Credit: Tatiana/ Adobe Stock Lark is one of the most uncommon names for both girls and boys, and we have no idea why! They’re not only cute birds with a cool name, but they’re also linked to enlightenment.
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Mavis
Image Credit: Sandra Standbridge/ Adobe Stock While you may associate Mavis with the vampire character in Hotel Transylvania, it’s actually a beautiful French name meaning “songbird.”
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Myna
Image Credit: Shay/ Adobe Stock Fun fact: the name Myna is associated with a bird in the starling family! However, the name has a totally different meaning: it’s Latin for “of the mind, intellect.”
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Raven
Image Credit: Photo by Tom Swinnen It’s dark, it’s gothic, it’s mysterious, and it’s the perfect girl’s name! The name Raven has so many links to pop culture, as well as the dark bird; so take your pick as to why you wanna grab this name for your baby girl!
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Robin
Image Credit: Photo by Pixabay Let’s face it: Robin is the quintessential baby bird name. But did you know that it’s also an English name meaning “bright fame”?
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Sparrow
Image Credit: Photo by Pixabay The name Sparrow is growing in popularity, and for good reason! It’s a beautiful, poetic baby girl name, and it’s a favorite from celebrities like Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, who named their daughter Sparrow!
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Wren
Image Credit: Wim via Adobe Fun fact: Chrissy Teigen and John Legend named one of their children Wren, and it’s become a popular bird name. Not only is it a unisex name meaning “small bird,” but it’s such a cool name.
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