Many bird names actually make for great baby names as well. If you are a bird lover, then check out our list of bird baby names – all of them either come from a type of bird or the name itself means ‘bird.’
Arnold is a Frankish name derived from the words for ‘eagle’ and ‘ruler.’
Ava may be German, Hebrew or Latin in origin. It has similarities to the Latin word for bird, ‘avis.’ Also a variant of the popular name Eva.
Closely related to the name Evelyn, both names come from the Latin ‘avis’, which means ‘bird’.
Closely related to the name Evelyn, both names come from the Latin ‘avis’, which means ‘bird.’
Gavin is a popular British boy’s name derived from the Welsh name Gawain, meaning ‘white hawk.’
Jay is an Indian name meaning ‘victory’ in Sanskrit. It can also be seen as a shortened form of names beginning with J, like Jason. Although it is most commonly found as a boy’s name, it is unisex. Jay can also refer to the blue jay bird.
Marlon is a unisex name of English origin, meaning ‘little hawk.’ The name gained popularity in the 1900s, perhaps due to the fame of actor Marlon Brando.
Popular in other European countries, particularly in Spain and Italy, Paloma derives from the Latin word Palumbus meaning a pigeon, or a dove.
Phoenix as a given name comes from the mythological bird, said to die by fire, then rise from its own ashes. It is often found as a surname.
Robin used to exist as a pet form of Robert, but has since gained credence as a given name for both boys and girls. It is also the English vocabulary name for the red-chested songbird seen around Christmas time.
Wren, which is Old English in origin, is associated with the small bird and is an uncommon name.
