400 Best Bird Names For Your New Companion: Tips And Ideas

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Birds are trendy in the United States, ranking third behind dogs and cats. Canvas Personalized Blog looked through our vast list of pet names to find the best names for birds. Here, you will find many suggestions for both males and females, including Spanish and Japanese name and more. Your pet bird’s name will have a lasting impact on your relationship with it. Read on for this year’s best bird names, and best of luck picking the right one.

1. Male Bird Names

These bird male names will be great for your cute feathered boy.

  • Arthur
  • Bruno
  • Charlie
  • Chip
  • Dale
  • Dwight
  • George
  • Griffin
  • Jack or Jackson
  • Jett
  • Max
  • Paulie
  • Pete
  • Pilot
  • Rio
  • Rocky
  • Shadow
  • Sheldon
  • Sterling (great for an African gray parrot)

2. Female Bird Names

Any of these female bird names will fit your gorgeous girl perfectly.

  • Alexa
  • Aubrey
  • Becky
  • Bella
  • Betty
  • Birdie
  • Carrie
  • Cindy
  • Cleo
  • Chloe
  • Edith
  • Ethel
  • Goldie
  • Greta
  • Jenny
  • Karen
  • Luna
  • Mavis
  • Penny
  • Polly
  • Phoebe
  • Stella
  • Sunny
  • Susan
  • Tori
  • Valentina
  • Zendy
  • Zoe

3. Funny Bird Names

If you choose one of these, you can chuckle to yourself every time you call your companion by his name.

  • Bonita
  • Bubba
  • Chick Jagger
  • Chippy
  • Dewey Donut
  • Duchess
  • Hootie
  • Jack Sparrow
  • Jimmy Talon
  • Kanye Nest
  • Lady Bird
  • Larry Bird
  • Lord of the Wings
  • Marty McFly
  • Meryl Cheep
  • Plucky
  • Poochy
  • Rascal
  • Romeo
  • Snoop
  • Spike
  • Stephen Squawking
  • Voldemort
  • Wing Man
  • Yanky

4. Popular Bird Names Used In Movies

Do you like Rio and other cartoons with birds, such as Looney Tunes? If so, you’ve probably seen these bird names before.

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Best Bird Names Used In Movies

In animated feature films, there is a lot from which to get ideas for names. But the ones below are some of the most interesting. Some are on the main character’s side, but others are helping the villains. Even so, these birds were well-known and worth thinking about.

  • Becky (Finding Dory)
  • Daffy (Looney Tunes)
  • Daisy (Looney Tunes)
  • Diablo (Sleeping Beauty)
  • Hedwig (Harry Potter)
  • Iago (Aladdin)
  • Jewel (Rio)
  • Nigel (Finding Nemo)
  • Tweety (Looney Tunes)
  • Woodstock (Peanuts)
  • Zazu (The Lion King)

5. Cute Bird Names

  • Annie
  • Angel
  • Angie
  • Baby
  • Bailey
  • Bamboo
  • Banjo
  • Big Bird
  • Bingo
  • Cookie
  • Cory
  • Chirpy
  • Darling
  • Evie
  • Flora
  • Gabby
  • Gracie
  • Honey
  • Indy
  • Kiwi
  • Lenny
  • Lewis
  • Louie
  • Lucky
  • Macy
  • Mango
  • Matilda
  • Oliver
  • Olivia
  • Ollie
  • Peaches
  • Peanut
  • Pepper
  • Pickles
  • Pikachu
  • Pinky
  • Pumpkin
  • Rico
  • Ringo
  • Roxy
  • Sammy
  • Sassy
  • Skittles
  • Sophie
  • Sweetie
  • Tiki
  • Wilbur
  • Willow
  • Zeke
  • Ziggy

5. Cool & Fantasy Bird Names

  • Ace
  • Albert
  • Aldo
  • Aretha
  • Astra
  • Baxter
  • Beau
  • Belle
  • Billie
  • Casper
  • Comet
  • Dahlia
  • Diana
  • Diva
  • Draco
  • Drake
  • Edie
  • Einstein
  • Electra
  • Eliza
  • Fabian
  • Fiona
  • Harper
  • Hendrix
  • Henry
  • Indigo
  • Isabella
  • Jacques
  • Juliet
  • Jupiter
  • Leilani
  • Leo
  • Magnolia
  • Mojo
  • Neville
  • Orion
  • Orville
  • Oscar
  • Paco
  • Penelope
  • Phoenix
  • Rainbow
  • Sam
  • Santiago
  • Sebastian
  • Starlight or Star
  • Tallulah
  • Xena
  • Xerxes
  • Zeus
  • Zuzu

6. Best Bird Names In Spanish

We have names that make your bird sound unique or convey its personality. We hope this collection of Spanish parrot names inspires you to name your new feathered buddy.

  • Alberto
  • Amigo
  • Andres
  • Antonio
  • Arlo
  • Arturo
  • Carlos
  • Castiel
  • Churro
  • Dante
  • Diego
  • Dominic
  • Eduardo
  • Enrique
  • Felix
  • Ferdinand
  • Filipe
  • Flan
  • Francisco
  • Gabbi
  • Gazpacho
  • Guacamole
  • Guillermo
  • Gustavo
  • Hector
  • Ismael
  • Ivan
  • Izan
  • Javier
  • Jesus
  • Jose
  • Juan
  • Leche
  • Luca
  • Luis
  • Majesty
  • Mantecado
  • Manuel
  • Mario
  • Martin
  • Mateo
  • Miguel
  • Nacho
  • Nicolo
  • Pablo
  • Pancho
  • Paolo
  • Pedro
  • Pico
  • Pierre
  • Rafael
  • Ramon
  • Raven
  • Ricky
  • Rio
  • Roberto
  • Royal
  • Sergio
  • Tomas
  • Theo
  • Zachariah

7. Best Bird Names In Japanese With Meaning

Several Japanese bird names provide insight into the characteristics of the birds they are named after. Here is a list of Japanese bird names to help you find a unique name for your cute pet bird!

NamesMeaning
AiLove, affection
AichakuAttachment
AkiaraBright person
ArataNew field
AsahiMorning sun
ChikoArrow, pledge
DaisukiLoveable
DanujaKnight
GiichiOne rule
HakakuWhite crane
HarutoSunshine, sunlight
HiroshiGenerous, prosperous, tolerant
HoshiStar
ItoshiiDear
JinaiBenevolence
JunPure
KazuFirst
KeiWhite
KinGolden
KireiPretty
KoiRomantic love
KoibitoLover
KoyaA clever leader
MakotoSincerity
MegamiGoddess
MidasuDisturb
MirukuMilk
NaoHonest, beautiful
OkurimonoGift
RenLotus
RikiPowerful leader, strength
SasukeHelper
SekaiWorld
ShinGenuine
SutekiLovely
SuzumeSparrow
TaidaLazy
TetsuIron
TomodachiFriend
TsukiMoon
YoruNight
Best Bird Names In Japanese With Meaning

8. The Best Names For Birds Based On Color

Blue Bird Names

Blue is a common symbol for the azure heavens, the deep blue sea, and the azure waters. It also symbolizes independence, insight, wide-open areas, and emotional receptivity. And how do you choose the best name for a blue bird pet besides Blue? You may find some excellent alternatives at Canvas Personalized Blog.

  • Azure
  • Aqua
  • Atasha
  • Azul
  • Berry
  • Blue
  • Bluebell
  • Blueberry
  • Celeste
  • Crystal
  • Cyan
  • Falcon
  • Frost
  • Hyacinth
  • Iris
  • Jay
  • Jazz
  • Kai
  • Lapis
  • Neptune
  • Oceana
  • River
  • Sapphire
  • Sky
  • Skye
  • Spruce
  • Teal

Green Bird Names

Green is one of the most common colors in the natural world and may be found anywhere. Find bird names that fit this description shouldn’t be too difficult. Does your bird friend have green feathers? Here are some best bird names that might fit their looks.

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Best Bird Names For Your Green Pet
  • Avocado
  • Basil
  • Clover
  • Chive
  • Elphaba
  • Emerald
  • Evergreen
  • Forest
  • Gumby
  • Honeydew
  • Hulk
  • Hunter
  • Jade
  • Jasper
  • Jungle
  • Kermit
  • Mint
  • Moss
  • Olive
  • Pine
  • Pistachio
  • Sage
  • Shamrock
  • Shrek

Red Bird Names

Names inspired by red birds are a perfect fit for pets with flaming feathers.

  • Apple
  • Amber
  • Blaze
  • Bricks
  • Carmine
  • Crimson
  • Cupid
  • Cherry
  • Chili
  • Fawkes
  • Fiery
  • Flame
  • Ginger
  • Hibiscus
  • Keegan
  • Maple
  • Mars
  • Rose
  • Ruby
  • Rusty
  • Salmon
  • Sangria
  • Scarlett
  • Spark
  • Vermilion

Yellow Bird Names

Birds with such brilliant yellow plumage need a name that does their hue justice. Here, therefore, are some suggestions for bird names that convey feelings of friendliness and joy.

  • Banana
  • Cupcake
  • Daffodil
  • Dandelion
  • Goldy
  • Hope
  • Lemon
  • Lily
  • Maize
  • Marigold
  • Mellow
  • Paris
  • Peeps
  • Summer
  • Sunflower
  • Sunshine
  • Toffee
  • Tofu

9. Best Bird Names For Every Types

Lovebird Name Ideas

“So, what’s the best name for your lovebird pet?” We’ve compiled a list if you want to learn more about this topic. Some were put in pairs, so if you’re looking for names for a male and female bird pair, we’ve got you covered, too.

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Lovebird Name Ideas
  • Adam/Eve
  • Ashton/Martin
  • Bubbles
  • Beauty/Beast
  • Echo
  • Jack/Jill
  • Kisses
  • Sprout
  • Ziggy
  • Zion

Cockatiel Bird Names

We thought these bright yellow birds with bright yellow hats deserved a lovely moniker, so we compiled a list of some of our favorite Cockatiel names. And here are some of our favorites:

  • Ava
  • Coco
  • Babe
  • Bob
  • Captain
  • Cosmo
  • Couscous
  • Elvis
  • Godfeather
  • Lucy
  • Melody
  • Mockingjay
  • Nimbus
  • Pixie
  • Thor
  • Widget

Best Parrot Names

Here are some suggestions for the best names for parrots and good names for parakeets.

  • Angry Bird
  • Banshee
  • Beakman
  • Buddy
  • Caesar
  • Coo Coo Chanel
  • Cheeky
  • Donald Duck
  • Fannie
  • Fluff
  • Goof
  • Harley
  • Jasmine
  • Loud Mouth
  • Meadow
  • Miami
  • Montana
  • Nala
  • Oswell
  • Puff Daddy
  • Roo
  • Yakk

Tips on Choosing Bird Names

  • Choose a name, but don’t make it too complicated: You might want the bird to remember its name if it is easy to teach and can repeat words or phrases.
  • Pick a name that fits the bird: Research the breed and its scientific nomenclature to spark some ideas. Doing a quick Google search will also reveal some interesting facts regarding the background of this breed.
  • Choose a name you’re happy with: You’ll have to tell your vet and your friends, so make sure it’s something you’re comfortable saying out loud in public.

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Canvas Personalized Blog hopes these 400 best bird names have given you some ideas. We wish your experience of caring for an animal goes as smoothly as possible.

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