200+ Bird Names for Boys

You know, I’ve been writing about baby names for over a decade now, and every so often, a trend takes flight—literally. Bird-inspired boy names are one of those trends that started quietly but have really started soaring in the last few years. I think part of it comes from this broader shift I’ve noticed: parents are craving names that feel untamed, meaningful, and grounded in the natural world. You see it in the rise of nature names for boys overall—River, Cedar, Wilder—and now, birds have entered the chat.

Names like Phoenix, Robin, and even Wren (which used to be mostly for girls) are climbing the charts. According to the SSA’s baby name data, some of these weren’t even in the top 1000 a decade ago, but they’re edging in now. American parenting blogs are full of listicles on “cool bird baby names” or “unique boy names from nature”, and honestly, I get why—they carry a kind of poetic freedom. Plus, there’s this beautiful layer of avian symbolism behind them—think strength, vision, flight, and transformation.

So in this article, I’m diving into some of the most inspiring bird baby names for boys—the meanings, the species, even the surprising origins. Whether you’re into classic names or you’re just winging it (sorry, couldn’t help myself), there’s something here that might just land on your list. Let’s get into it.

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