Are you looking for a new name for your pet bird? Whether you’ve just adopted a new feathered friend or you’re just plain stumped, we’ve got plenty of ideas to get you started!
From common names to quirky alternatives, we have something for everyone. So take a look and find the perfect moniker for your new companion!
Best Bird Names: Overall List
Coming up with the perfect name for your new pet can be quite a challenge. However, it’s important to choose a name that you’ll be comfortable saying for years to come. If you’re looking for some inspiration, consider some of these names for your feathered friend.
No matter what you’re looking for, there’s sure to be a bird name on this list that’s perfect for your new pet.
- Angel
- Baby
- BB
- Buddy
- Charlie
- Coco
- Daisy
- Kiwi
- Mango
- Max
- Pepper
- Pikachu
- Skittles
- Sunny
- Tweety
Great Names from Famous Birds
When it comes to naming famous birds, there are a few factors to consider. First, the name should be reflective of the bird’s personality or appearance.
With that in mind, here are a few great names from famous birds (in alphabetical order):
A
- Abigail and Amelia (British geese from the Disney movie “The Aristocats”)
- Alex (a green parakeet in “Delhi Safari”)
- Alice and Chloe (Canada geese in “Rio”)
- Archimedes (a dove in “Team Fortress 2”)
- Armstrong (a seagull in “War of the Birds”)
- Augustus (a swan in “The Ugly Duckling”)
B
- Babs, Ginger, Rocky, and Fowler (chickens in “Chicken Run”)
- Becky (Finding Dory)
- Blu and Jewel (macaws in “Rio”)
- Bonaparte (a scarlet macaw in “A Little Princess Sara”)
- Boo-Boo (a chicken in “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse”)
- Booker (a yellow chicken in “U.S. Acres”)
- Bruce (a goose in “Animal Stories”)
- Burra (a crow in “Ox Tales”)
C
- Camilla (Gonzo’s romantic interest on “The Muppet Show”)
- Captain Flint (Long John Silver’s parrot in “Treasure Island”)
- Carla, Blu, Bia, and Tiago (macaws in “Rio 2”)
- Carlos (a chick in the 2011 film “Hop”)
- Carrie (a cockatoo in “64 Zoo Lane”)
- Cassandra (a crane in “64 Zoo Lane”)
- Cecil, Morton, and Sill (marabou storks in the film “Zambezia”)
- Charles (a rooster in “Animals United”)
- Chuck, Julio, Sally, Hans, Jason, Captain Ed, and Ray (chickens in the comic series “Chicken Wings”)
- Coco (a parrot in “Kimba the White Lion”)
- Corax (a raven in “The Snow Queen”)
- Cornelius (a rooster who is the mascot for “Kellogg’s Corn Flakes”)
- Cortez (a raven in the virtual band “Gorillaz”)
D
- Daffy (Looney Tunes)
- Daggi (a goose from the book series “Fix and Foxi”)
- Daisy (Looney Tunes)
- Diablo (Sleeping Beauty)
- Dodo (a pigeon in “Animal Stories”)
- Dumpy (a puffin in the “Guardians of Ga’hoole”)
- Dust (a raven in “Darksiders II”)
E
- Elspeth and Pearl (ravens in “The Snow Queen’s Revenge”)
- Elwyn and Brooks (crows in “Charlotte’s Web”)
- Eric the Parrot (a puppet parrot in “The Muppet Show”)
F
- Feathers (a male pigeon in “Toy Story 3”)
- Felicia (a hummingbird in “Animal Stories”)
- Felix (a seagull in “Valiant”)
- Fifi (a huge goose in “Shrek Forever After”)
- Flip (a parrot in “Jommeke”)
- Flit (a hummingbird in Disney’s “Pocahontas”)
- Flutter (a purple hummingbird in “Hungry Babies Mania”)
- Frank (a flamingo in “Paboo & Mojies”)
- Franklin (the great blue heron in the novel “The Greatest Mystery in the World”)
G
- Gabriela (a red hummingbird in “Danger Rangers”)
- Garcia (a crane in “El Americano: The Movie”)
- Garm (a crow in “The Rolling Girls”)
- Gogo (the saddle-billed stork in “Zambezia”)
- Goldie (a pheasant in “Rock-a-Doodle”)
- Golly (a goose in “Charlotte’s Web”)
- Grip (a raven in “Barnaby Rudge” by Charles Dickens)
- Gulliver (a raven in “Benjamin the Elephant”)
- Gussie (a goose in “Charlotte’s Web”)
H
- Hamir (a pigeon in “The Wild”)
- Hans (a puffin in “Penguins of Madagascar”)
- Harry (a hummingbird in “Pororo the Little Penguin”)
- Hedwig (Harry Potter)
- Henri (a pigeon in “An American Tail”)
- Henrietta (a female raven in “The Snow Queen”)
I
- Iago (a parrot in “Aladdin”)
- Iago (Aladdin)
- Inko (a parakeet in “Toradora!”)
- Isabel, Mirabelle, and Annabelle (female flamingoes in “64 Zoo Lane”)
- Ivy (a raven in “The Snow Queen”)
J
- Jamie, Thomas, Sharon, and Lewis (puffins in “64 Zoo Lane”)
- Jennifer (a pink pigeon in “The Wild”)
- Jeremy (a crow in “Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH”)
- Jerry (a parrot in “Sitting Ducks”)
- Jewel (Rio)
- Joey (a parrot from “Tiger Tim”)
K
- Kiki (a parrot in “The Adventure Series”)
L
- Lester (a rooster in “Big Barn Farm”)
- Lola, Lilica, and Zazá (chickens in “Cocoricó”)
- Louis (a swan in “The Trumpet of the Swan”)
- Lucille (a female flamingo in “El Americano: The Movie”)
- Lucy (a snow goose in “Hungry Babies Mania”)
M
- Marcel (a French goose in “Alpha and Omega”)
- Maurice (a magpie in “Animal Stories”)
- Mercury (a pigeon in “Valiant”)
N
- Nigel (Finding Nemo)
- Nigel the Cockatoo
O
- Olivia (a swan in “Animals”)
P
- Paco (a scarlet macaw in “Maya & Miguel”)
- Parrot Polynesia (in “Dr. Dolittle” stories by Hugh Lofting)
- Parry (a parakeet in the “Donkey Kong Country” series)
- Paulie (a parrot in “Jommeke”)
- Peck (a parrot in “Tokimeki Tonight”)
- Peep (a chick in “Peep and the Big Wide World”)
- Penny (a female flamingo in “George and Martha”)
- Pete (a parakeet in “So Hard to Say”)
- Peter (a peacock in “Animal Stories”)
- Petey (a parakeet from the movie “Dumb and Dumber”)
- Phil, Mike, Megan, Jacob, and Jerry (pigeons in the HBO animated series “Animals”)
- Pinkster (a flamingo in the “Mystery of the Flamingo’s Pink”)
- Pinky (a flamingo in “The Penguins of Madagascar”)
- Pipo (a hummingbird in “Plumíferos”)
- Pippo (a pigeon in ”The Enchanted Journey”)
- Pollito (a chicken in “Despicable Me 2”)
- Poppy (a cockatiel in “Angry Birds Stella”) or one of these 300 Cockatiel names.
- Pudgy (a parrot in “Mrs. Doubtfire”)
Q
- Quiche Lorraine (a hummingbird in “Gofrette”)
R
- Reggie and Jake (wild turkeys in “Free Birds”)
- Robber (a crow in “The Animals of Farthing Wood”)
- Roberto (a macaw in “Rio 2”)
- Roy (a rooster in “U.S. Acres”)
- Rusty (a rooster in “The Friendly Giant”)
S
- Sandy (a seagull in “Marco Polo Junior Versus the Red Dragon”)
- Shane (a goose in the show “Animals”)
- Skully (a parrot in “Jake and the Never Land Pirates”)
- Skylar (a blue jay in “The Familiars”)
- Snowflake (a swan in “Hungry Babies Mania”)
- Speedy (Whistler’s mate in “The Animals of Farthing Wood”)
- Spike (a crow in “Zookeeper”)
- Stella (a goose in “Balto III: Wings Of Change”)
- Sunny (a chick in “Line”)
T
- Timmy and Tommy (cranes in “Camp Lazlo”)
- Tom (a turkey in “Ox Tales”)
- Tommy (a turkey in “Birdz”)
- Toto (a raven in “The Cat Returns”)
- Tweety (Looney Tunes)
W
- Whistler (a gray heron in “The Animals of Farthing Wood”)
- Woodstock (Peanuts)
Z
- Zazu (The Lion King)
- Zippy (a hummingbird in “T.U.F.F. Puppy”)
Exotic Bird Names
- April
- Archimedes
- Bangles
- Belle
- Bluebell
- Coco
- Daisy
- Exotic
- Fawkes
- Flit
- Gale
- Goldie
- Iris
- Jade
- Juniper
- Lady Jane
- Lavender
- Louie
- Opal
- Peggy
- Plucky
- Skipper
- Skye
- Soren
- Woodstock
Names for Red Birds
If you’re looking for a name for your new red pet bird, there are plenty of options to choose from. Some people like to name their birds after famous redheads, like Lucille Ball or carrot-top comedian Carrot Top.
Others go for more fiery names, inspired by things like lava or chili peppers. And then there are those who simply opt for a traditional bird name with a red twist, like Cardinal or Crimson.
No matter what you choose, your bird is sure to stand out from the flock with a unique and eye-catching name.
- Amber
- Cherry
- Blaze or Blaise
- Flame
- Keegan
- Maple
- Rowan
- Ruby
- Scarlett
- Rufus
- Spark or Sparky
Best Names for Blue Birds
When it comes to naming your new feathered friend, the options are endless. But if you’re looking for a name that reflects your bird’s beautiful blue hue, here are ten options to consider.
- Abigail
- Afina
- Aqua
- Azure
- Berry
- Betty Blue
- Birdflight
- Bloo
- Blu
- BluBerry
- Blue
- Blue or Blu
- Bluebell
- Blueberry
- Bluefire
- Bluestar
- Celeste
- Chad
- Ciara
- Cobalt
- Coolblue
- Crystal
- Drizzle
- Falcon
- Frostfeather
- Frostflight
- Indigo
- Jack
- Jasmine
- Jay
- Jaylin
- Jazz
- Jet
- Jey
- Jonas
- Juggy
- Kai
- Kipper
- Larmina
- Livia
- Livie
- Lollipop
- Luna
- Midnight
- Misty
- Ocean
- Oceane
- Oceane
- Petunia
- Pipsqueak
- Rain
- Razz
- River
- Rocket
- Royal
- Sapphire
- Scooter
- Serene
- Shining Feather
- Sky
- Star
- Stella
- Swift
- Teal or Teal
- Waterwing
Boy Bird Names
Looking for a unique name for your boy bird? Consider one of these names.
- Adam
- Aiden
- Aladdin
- Alfred
- Andre
- Andy
- Apollo
- Aqua
- Archie
- Archimedes
- Arin
- Ash
- Barney
- Barry
- Bart
- Basil
- Benji
- Bernie
- Bertram
- Bill
- Blue Jay
- Bo
- Boo Boo
- Boomer
- Brad
- Brady
- Brian
- Brody
- Brownie
- Bubba
- Buddy
- Budgie
- Bullet
- Butch
- Butters
- Butterscotch
- Button
- Buttons
- Cameron
- Captain
- Caramel
- Cash
- Casper
- Castor
- Chace
- Chico
- Chip
- Chirpie
- Chirpy
- Chomp
- Christian
- Claw
- Clive
- Coco
- Cocoa
- Colossus
- Cooper
- Cosmo
- Darcie
- Dewey
- Diego
- Dumpling
- Dusty
- Dylan
- Eli
- Elmo
- Elvis
- Everett
- Fabian
- Floyd
- Frank
- Frankie
- Frazier
- Fudge
- Gabriel
- Gadget
- Gandalf
- Ghost
- Gideon
- Goliath
- Grant
- Greyson
- Gumby
- Gunther
- Harold
- Harry
- Henry
- Hermes
- Hershey
- Hewey
- Hobbes
- Huey
- Hugo
- Hulk
- Hunter
- Hurley
- Incas
- Indigo
- Indy
- Ink
- Jack
- Jackson
- Jacob
- Jay
- Jayden
- Joel
- Joker
- Jude
- Julian
- Kevin
- Kowalski
- Krusty
- Lando
- Largo
- Larry
- Latte
- Lester
- Luiz
- Luke
- Manuel
- Mason
- Matthew
- Maverick
- Maximus
- Miles
- Miller
- Morgan
- Nash
- Nevermore
- Nigel
- Niko
- Noodle
- Odin
- Oliver
- Ollie
- Oscar
- Ovid
- Owen
- Paddy
- Pappy
- Pascal
- Pepper
- Peru
- Pesto
- Peter
- Petrie
- Pickles
- Pierre
- Pikachu
- Poe
- Porter
- Potato
- Prince
- Quacker
- Quackers
- Quentin
- Rafael
- Rambo
- Randy
- Raphael
- Rider
- Rio
- Rocket
- Rory
- Roy
- Sam
- Sammy
- Scooby
- Scotch
- Seeley
- Sharpie
- Sirocco
- Sky
- Slim
- Slingshot
- Smokey
- Sooty
- Soren
- Sparky
- Spock
- Stephen King
- Stitch
- Storm
- Sushi
- Talon
- Tanner
- Terrence
- Tofu
- Tyler
- Van Helsing
- Viking
- Vincent
- Waldo
- Weston
- Wilbur
- William
- Willy
- Wingham
- Winnie
- Winston
- Wonka
- Woodstock
- Woody
- Yale
- Yankee
- Yoda
- Yogi
- Yoyo
- Zeke
Girl Bird Names
Here are a few of our favorite girl bird names:
- Abbey
- Acacia
- Ada
- Aja
- Ala
- Alexandra
- Alissa
- Allegra
- Amber
- Amy
- Anabelle
- Angel
- Angie
- Annie
- Apple
- Apricot
- April
- Aretha
- Aubrey
- Ava
- Ava
- Ava
- Bangles
- Barbie
- Bella
- Belle
- Beryl
- Betty Boop
- Bianca
- Binky
- Birdie
- Bleu
- Bluebell
- Blueberry
- Caroline
- Cerise
- Cher
- Cher Ami
- Cherry
- Chiquita
- Chloe
- Chloe
- Cleo
- Cleo
- Coco
- Cookies
- Coral
- Crystal
- Cyndi
- Cynthia
- Daffodil
- Daffy
- Dahlia
- Daisy
- Dakota
- Darling
- Daru
- Debbie
- Delilah
- Destiny
- Diva
- Donna
- Duchess
- Dusty
- Eliza
- Emerald
- Emily
- Erin
- Evie
- Evora
- Faith
- Fawn
- Female
- Fern
- Fiona
- Flit
- Flo
- Florence
- Florina
- Frida
- Gill
- Ginger
- Goldie
- Goldie Girl
- Grace
- Greta
- Grove
- Haley
- Harper
- Hazel
- Heather
- Hedwig
- Hillary
- Honey
- Hope
- Iris
- Isabella
- Ivory
- Jade
- Jenny
- Jenny
- Josephine
- Julia
- June
- Karma
- Karolina
- Kate
- Katie
- Kiki
- Kiko
- Kimmy
- Kira
- Lacey
- Lady Jane
- Lark
- Lavender
- Leah
- Leia
- Lilac
- Lilly
- Lime
- Luna
- Madison
- Madonna
- Magnolia
- Maizey
- Margot
- Marisol
- Marlow
- Mary
- Matilda
- Maya
- Melody
- Mercedes
- Merle
- Midori
- Miss Prissy
- Missy
- Nala
- Nina
- Olive
- Olivia
- Opal
- Opal
- Paisley
- Paloma
- Pandora
- Pansy
- Peaches
- Peanut
- Pearl
- Pearly
- Peggy
- Penelope
- Penny
- Penny
- Pepper
- Pearl
- Phoebe
- Piper
- Polly
- Poppy
- Pretty Bird
- Pretzel
- Priscilla
- Pumpkin
- Reba
- Red
- Resin
- Rhea
- River
- Rosa
- Rosie
- Rosy
- Roxy
- Royal
- Ruby
- Saffron
- Samantha
- Sandy
- Sapphire
- Sarah
- Scarlett
- Sheba
- Shirley
- Sidi
- Skye
- Snow
- Snowball
- Sophie
- Stella
- Sunbeam
- Sunny
- Sunset
- Sunshine
- Susan
- Sweetie
- Sybil
- Sydney
- Tamar
- Tamarisk
- Tasha
- Teal
- Teal
- Thelma
- Thistle
- Tia
- Tina
- Tori
- Turquoise
- Tweety
- Valentina
- Velvet
- Violet
- Viridian
- Wanda
- Wendy
- Willow
- Winger
- Winnie
- Wren
- Yara
- Zoe
What Are the Best Bird Names for a Parrot?
When it comes to naming a parrot, there are a few things to consider. First, think about what kinds of names you like.
Do you prefer classic names like “Buddy” or “Sunshine,” or do you prefer more unique names like “Kiwi” or “Pablo?” If you’re having trouble deciding, consider looking at lists of popular bird names for inspiration.
Once you’ve settled on a general style, try to choose a name that reflects your bird’s personality. If your parrot is playful and energetic, for example, you might want to consider a name like “Boots” or “Cherry.”
If your parrot is more reserved and contemplative, on the other hand, a name like “Sinatra” or “Grace” might be more appropriate.
Ultimately, the most important thing is to choose a name that you and your bird will both be happy with.
Good Names for Cockatiels
Picking the perfect name for a new pet can be a daunting task. After all, this is a companion that you will be spending a lot of time with, and you want to choose a name that reflects their personality.
If you are considering a cockatiel, here are a few good names to get you started.
- Coco – This name is perfect for a Cockatiel with brown and yellow plumage. It is also a popular choice for female Cockatiels.
- Sunshine – This name is ideal for a Cockatiel with bright yellow plumage. It is also a good choice for birds that are particularly playful and cheerful.
- Buddy – This is a great name for male Cockatiels. It is also suitable for birds that are particularly affectionate and bond well with their human companions.
Whatever name you choose, make sure it is one that you will be comfortable saying for many years to come. Cockatiels can live for up to 20 years, so this is not a decision to be taken lightly.
What Are the Best Bird Names for Parakeets?
When it comes to choosing a name for your parakeet, the sky’s the limit. However, there are a few things you should keep in mind.
First, choose a name that is easy for your bird to learn. Short names with hard consonants are generally best.
Second, avoid using words that might be confusing or stressful for your bird. For example, avoid words that sound like common commands (such as “no” or “stop”) or words that have multiple meanings (such as “up” or “down”).
Third, consider your bird’s personality when choosing a name. A shy bird might do well with a softer, more gentle-sounding name, while an outgoing bird might prefer a bolder name.
With these guidelines in mind, here are a few of our favorite parakeet names:
- Buddy
- Sunshine
- Kiwi
- Bella
- Stella
- Luna
- Zephyr
- Phoenix
- Ariel
- Athena
What is a Cute Name for a Baby Bird?
Perhaps you have found a baby bird that has fallen from its nest, or maybe you just appreciate the beauty of these creatures and want to give one a name. When it comes to naming a baby bird, the possibilities are endless!
However, if you are looking for something cute and clever, here are a few ideas to get you started.
For a girl bird, how about Bluetie or Polly? For a boy bird, try Pippin or Fledge. If you have a pair of birds, then they could be known as Bonnie and Clyde, or perhaps Romeo and Juliet.
Whatever name you choose, make sure it is something that you will enjoy saying often – after all, baby birds are known for their tendency to chirp loudly!
How to Choose the Best Name for Your Pet Birds
When it comes to naming your pet bird, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, you want to choose a name that is easy for your bird to learn and remember.
Second, you want to avoid names that might be confusing or difficult for your bird to understand. And finally, you want to choose a name that reflects your bird’s personality.
With these criteria in mind, here are a few tips for choosing the perfect name for your pet bird.
Consider choosing a name that is short and sweet. Bird brains are not like human brains, so they have difficulty understanding long or complicated words.
For this reason, shorter names are generally easier for birds to learn and remember. Try to avoid names that might be confused with common words or phrases that you use around your bird.
For example, if you often say “goodnight” or “good morning” around your bird, you might want to avoid using those phrases as part of your bird’s name.
Some other factors when considering a name for your pet bird:
- Name your bird based on its appearance
- Name your bird after a celebrity or other famous person
- Name your bird after a character from a movie or TV show
- Name your bird after an animal
- Name your bird after a food or drink
- Give it a made-up name
Finally, choose a name that reflects your bird’s personality. If your bird is playful and energetic, you might want to choose a name like “Binky” or “Bing.”
If your bird is more reserved and serious, you might want to choose a name like “Sinatra” or “Ella.” No matter what kind of name you choose, just make sure it’s one that you and your bird will be happy with for years to come!
Best Bird Names: Final Thoughts
So now that you have some great name ideas for your pet bird, what’s next?
Start thinking about the perfect name and get ready to welcome your new feathered friend into the family. We hope you enjoyed this post and found it helpful in naming your pet bird.
If you have any other questions or suggestions, please let us know in the comments below. Thanks for reading!