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Are you a dog person or a cat person—or a bird person? Here at Rover, we’d definitely choose all three, and we’re not alone. After dogs and cats, one of the most common pets in America is the bird. As pet name experts at Rover, we think bird names deserve more attention. We consulted our huge database of pet names to compare top choices for furry friends to favorite picks for birds. We’ve included plenty of recommendations for boy bird names, girl bird names, and names for parakeets, lovebirds, macaws, and more.
The best birds deserve the sweetest, funniest, or quirkiest name, depending on their personality. When you name your pet bird, you get to help shape your feathered friend’s identity for years to come. Read on for popular bird names this year, and best of luck picking the perfect name.
10 Top Male Bird Names
- Jack or Jackson
- Blue
- Rocky
- Jett
- Rio
- Charlie
- Sterling (great for an African gray parrot)
- Shadow
- Griffin
- Pilot
10 Top Female Bird Names
- Goldie
- Cleo
- Coco
- Birdie
- Ava
- Luna
- Skye
- Sunny
- Zoe
- Bella
Famous Bird Names
- Woodstock (Peanuts)
- Daffy (Looney Tunes)
- Iago (Aladdin)
- Zazu (The Lion King)
- Tweety (Looney Tunes)
- Hedwig (Harry Potter)
- Jewel (Rio)
- Daisy (Looney Tunes)
- Becky (Finding Dory)
- Diablo (Sleeping Beauty)
- Nigel (Finding Nemo)
65 Cool Bird Names
We love this variety of choices, from mythological to nature or pop culture-inspired. Fun fact: parrots learn their names in the wild—so they’re sure to learn the one you give them!
- Ace
- Albert
- Aldo
- Aretha
- Astra
- Baxter
- Beau
- Belle
- Billie
- Captain
- Casper
- Celeste
- Comet
- Crimson
- Dahlia
- Diana (Roman goddess of the moon)
- Diva
- Draco
- Drake
- Edie or Edith
- Einstein
- Electra
- Eliza
- Elvis
- Fabian
- Fiona
- Harper
- Heaven
- Hendrix
- Hedwig (after the owl, of course)
- Henry
- Hunter
- Indigo
- Isabella (or Bella)
- Jacques
- Jackson
- Jasper
- Jett
- Juliet
- Jupiter
- Leilani
- Leo
- Magnolia (Maggie)
- Mojo
- Neville
- Orion
- Orville
- Oscar
- Paco
- Penelope
- Phoebe
- Phoenix
- Pilot
- Rainbow
- Romeo
- Sam
- Santiago
- Sebastian
- Starlight or Star
- Tallulah
- Talon
- Xena
- Xerxes
- Zeus
- Zuzu
60 Cute Bird Names
Many of these names would sound great on a species like a budgie (parakeet), or cheerful cockatoo.
- Angel
- Angie
- Annie
- Baby
- Bailey
- Bamboo
- Banjo
- Big Bird
- Bingo
- Bonita
- Charlie
- Chirpy
- Cleo
- Coco
- Cookie
- Cory
- Darling
- Duchess
- Evie
- Flora
- Gabby (short for Gabrielle, perhaps?)
- George
- Goldie
- Gracie
- Honey
- Hootie
- Indy
- Kiwi
- Lenny
- Lewis
- Louie
- Lucky
- Macy
- Mango
- Matilda
- Max
- Melody
- Ollie
- Oliver
- Olivia
- Paulie
- Pickles
- Pinky
- Peaches
- Peanut
- Pepper
- Pikachu
- Rico
- Ringo
- Roxy
- Sammy
- Sassy
- Skittles
- Sophie
- Spike
- Sweetie
- Tiki
- Wilbur
- Willow
- Ziggy
Great Names for a Blue Bird
Not surprisingly, blue birds are among the most popular feathered pets. So how do you choose the perfect moniker for a blue parrot, —besides, well, Blue? Rover has some great options for you.
- Azure or Azura
- Blue or Blu
- Blueberry
- Celeste
- Kai
- Oceane
- River
- Sapphire
- Skye or Sky
- Teal or Teale
Great Names for a Red Bird
Beautiful crimson-colored macaws or tiny red-breasted robins are both striking to look at—so it makes sense we’d want to give them a name that reflects their lovely color.
- Amber
- Cherry
- Blaze or Blaise
- Flame
- Keegan
- Maple
- Rowan
- Ruby
- Rufus
- Scarlett
- Spark or Sparky
Human Names for Birds (and Vice Versa)
Pets are part of our family, whether they’ve got feathers, scales, or fur, and giving them a great name underscores that fact. You’ll feel closer to your pet when you’ve chosen their name. It’s not surprising that many popular names for birds are also top picks for human babies, such as Isabella, Ava, and Casper.
Interestingly, the trend goes both ways. Not only do we love to give human names to our pet birds, but we also love to give bird names to babies. From classics like Robin to new, hip choices like Wren, Lark, Phoenix, and Paloma (which is “pigeon” or “dove” in Spanish), plenty of baby girls and boys sport bird-inspired first names.
Need Pet Care?
Chances are, you’ll need someone to take care of your pets while you’re away. While pet birds don’t need walking, they still need care while you’re on vacation. And if a dog, cat, or other furry friend is part of your household, too, it’s convenient to find one person to care for them all. That’s where Rover comes in.
Find your pet’s perfect match, right from your phone—and then hit the road happy.
Further Reading
- Top Cat Names: 100 Popular Male and Female Cat Names
- The 100 Most Popular Male and Female Dog Names of 2018
- The 192 Most Unique Dog Names for 2018
- 150+ Best Disney Cat Names
- Gorgeous Flower Names for Dogs
- The 105 Best Black Dog Names for 2018
- 150+ Witch Names for Cats That Will Cast a Spell on You
