Unique And Unusual Bird Names (400 Awesome Choices)
In modern times, people though remain surrounded by a crowd tend to feel lonely. Even relationships tend to crack due to distance (long-distance or with the monotonicity of being stuck together for a large period of time).
To reduce tension between you or to negate your isolation, you may acquire an avian friend. Maybe you have already gone through this phase and now are in a possession of a feathered friend.
In case you are puzzled about how to address your pet, fret no more, for you, we have here some unique bird names that would add a zing to your birdie's persona.
Let's dive in.

Unique Bird Names For Females
For you, your birdie is unique in the world. Even though you belong to two different species, that does not hinder communication between you. Akin to a bae, she keeps you entertained, happy, and engaged. You must provide her a unique name to showcase her importance in your life.
Our list of girl bird names include:
- Addie
- Aggie
- Aja
- Ala
- Andie
- Ariana
- Aubrey
- Aya
- Babs
- Bailey
- Banshee
- Baroness
- Batty
- Bella
- Bertha
- Bertie
- Bette
- Billie
- Bitsie
- Bitsy
- Bitty
- Boots
- Byrd
- Callum
- Celeste
- Chelidon
- Circe
- Cleo
- Colm
- Corvus
- Culver
- Dandelion
- Darcy
- Dede
- Derora
- Deryn
- Diamond
- Diana
- Diva
- Doll
- Domino
- Dot
- Dottie
- Duchess
- Dumpling
- Echo
- Eclipse
- Eleanor
- Electra
- Elizabeth
- Ella
- Ellie
- Elvira
- Emily
- Emma
- Eunice
- Eureka
- Eve
- Evelyn
- Evie
- Faith
- Fana
- Faulkner
- Fechine
- Felicity
- Fergi
- Fifi
- Florence
- Frida
- Fudgie
- Gabby
- Gaia
- Gannet
- Gemini
- Georgie
- Ghost
- Gigi
- Gillian
- Ginger
- Ginny
- Glenda
- Gorgeous
- Grace
- Gracie
- Greta
- Gretel
- Gull
- Gwylan
- Harley
- Harriette
- Hart
- Hattie
- Hazel
- Helena
- Hera
- Hermione
- Hershey
- Honey
- Hope
- Hula
Unique Bird Names For Males
In times of this pandemic, you would be better off with a lover bird than a lover boy. Your dude can run off but your boy bird would always come back to its nest. You can name him after your ex that you still miss or feel free to pick one from the following atypical names.
- Aiden
- Andy
- Apollo
- Archie
- Ash
- Ashton
- Axel
- Banjo
- Basil
- Bean
- Bear
- Beck
- Bennett
- Bentley
- Bernie
- Bertram
- Blade
- Blake
- Blimp
- Bobby
- Bono
- Booger
- Boomer
- Boots
- Bran
- Brayden
- Brody
- Brownie
- Bruiser
- Bryce
- Buba
- Buckeye
- Bucky
- Bullet
- Butch
- Butters
- Button
- Caleb
- Cameron
- Captain
- Caramel
- Caviar
- Chase
- Chip
- Chocolate
- Chomp
- Clive
- Coal
- Cocoa
- Colossus
- Colton
- Connor
- Cooper
- Damian
- Daniel
- Dash
- Dexter
- Diego
- Diesel
- Dumpling
- Dusty
- Dylan
- Eli
- Elliott
- Emmett
- Everett
- Ezra
- Finn
- Frodo
- Fudge
- Gadget
- Gandalf
- Ghost
- Goliath
- Grant
- Gunner
- Gus
- Harley
- Harry
- Harvey
- Henry
- Hercules
- Hershey
- Hickory
- Hobbes
- Huckleberry
- Hud
- Hugo
- Hulk
- Hunter
- Ian
- Ink
- Jack
- Jacob
- James
- Jamie
- Jasper
- Java
- Jayden
- Joel
Unusual Bird Names For Females
A birdie in your life would keep you amused even if you are far from your muse. To strengthen the bond between you, provide her an unusual name. You never know this birdie may bring you the much sought after fame among your friends and family. All you need to do is to Instagram weird pics of her along with you with viral hashtags. An unusual name could be crucial in getting that additional attention. So choose wisely-
- Imogen
- Isabelle
- Isis
- Isla
- Ivy
- Jaee
- Jane
- Jasmine
- Jellybean
- Jemima
- Jenny
- Jilly
- Jonah
- Josie
- Joy
- Judi
- Julie
- Juliet
- Juno
- Kahlua
- Kate
- Kestrel
- Khaleesi
- Kiera
- Laces
- Lady Bug
- Laraline
- Larko
- Leia
- Leila
- Lemon
- Licorice
- Lily
- Lindy
- Liv
- Lolita
- Lottie
- Louisa
- Louise
- Luci
- Lulu
- Luna
- Luscinia
- Mabel
- Macaroni
- Maisie
- Manu
- Maple
- Marbles
- Marcie
- Mari
- Marie
- Marnie
- Maud
- Merle
- Millie
- Mindy
- Minnie
- Missy
- Misty
- Nakita
- Nala
- Nana
- Nessie
- Nesta
- Octavia
- Ollie
- Onnie
- Opal
- Paloma
- Patti
- Pesto
- Phoebe
- Pippa
- Pita
- Pixie
- Rayne
- Reese
- Ripley
- Sammie
- Sephora
- Sequoia
- Shahaf
- Skittles
- Taffy
- Taka
- Tiki
- Trixie
- Tweety
- Twiggy
- Twinkie
- Usoa
- Vireo
- Wonton
- Wren
- Xena
- Yara
- Ziggy
- Zippora
- Zola
Unusual Bird Names For Males
The rooster in your life may not be your rock, but it certainly fills a void. With its chirpiness, it would provide you the essential sound of nature that you can get from artificial gadgets. You would certainly like it to stand apart from pets possessed by your peers. Apart from letting it look picture-perfect, you could aid your pet bird to soar the sky when it comes to being a bearer of a catchy but unusual name. All you need to do is pick a peculiar name for your pecking amigo.
- Jonah
- Jordan
- Joseph
- Josh
- Jude
- Julian
- Kane
- Kevin
- King
- Kingston
- KitKat
- Kodiak
- Kylo
- Lando
- Lark
- Latte
- Leo
- Levi
- Liam
- Lincoln
- Logan
- Lorenzo
- Louie
- Luke
- Maddox
- Major
- Manny
- Marble
- Mason
- Mateo
- Matthew
- Maverick
- Max
- Miguel
- Miles
- Milo
- Mookie
- Moose
- Mud
- Mufasa
- Nash
- Nathan
- Noah
- Nova
- Nutella
- Oliver
- Ollie
- Oscar
- Owen
- Ozzy
- Pax
- Pebble
- Pesto
- Peter
- Pharoah
- Pickle
- Pip
- Poe
- Porter
- Potato
- Preston
- Prince
- Puck
- Pudding
- Pudge
- Rambo
- Rex
- Rich
- Rick
- Rider
- Rocket
- Rocky
- Romeo
- Rorschach
- Rory
- Rowan
- Rusty
- Scooter
- Scotch
- Sebastian
- Shadow
- Sharpie
- Sherman
- Shortcake
- Shrimp
- Skittles
- Slim
- Smokey
- Snowy
- Spud
- Stitch
- Stout
- Tanner
- Toby
- Tofu
- Tweety
- Wonka
- Wyatt
- Yoda
- Zeke
Bird Name Inspiration
It might seem hard to choose a name for your pet bird, especially if this is your very first bird. But the fact is, choosing a bird name is extremely easy. All you need to do is get a little creative and think outside the box.
Inspiration is all around us and all we need to do is look for it. So, where can you get your bird name inspiration from? Here are a few things you can dip into:
1. TV Shows, Movies And Celebrities
Whether you love watching cable TV or Netflix, we’re sure you’ll have your favorite shows, movies and fictional characters.
It can be a really fun thing to name your pet bird as “Chandler” or “Marty Byrde” or Daenerys. Plus, such a name will be a great conversation starter when guests come over. If you’d like to name your colorful bird after a real celebrity, go right ahead.
2. Books
Books and magazines are another really great place to find inspiration for unusual bird names. Look through your favorite read and find your most-loved character.
You can also name your pet bird after literary legends such as “Mr. Darcy” or “Hamlet” or “Hermione”. You can also name your pet bird after authors, such as “Virginia”, “Sylvia”, “Dickens” or “Twain”.
3. Music
How does a bird by the name “Beyonce” sound? That’s really powerful, don’t you think? Or maybe you have a song that you resonate with deeply and you want to name your bird after it?
Such music-inspired names can be really wonderful. They depict the uniqueness of your pet journey and make your bird stand out from the crowd.
4. Artwork And Artists
Artists like “Van Gogh”, “Frida”, “Picasso” and “Dali” have really strong and unique names that can double as a great bird name too. Or if you have a particular artwork that you love, you can name your bird after the work too. For example, how about a name like Madonna, after the painting of Madonna and the Child?
5. Scientists, Politicians, Social Justice Warriors And Sportspeople
If you’re inspired by powerful people in society, global politics, sports and science, you can always name your little feathery friend after them.
How about a name like “Greta”, “Churchill”, “Ronaldo” or “Einstein”?
6. Animals, Plants And Flowers
If you want to keep it completely natural, then a great way to name your pet bird is to name him after another creature. Imagine calling our “Tiger” and having your Canary fly out to you.
Help Choosing The Right Name
We’re sure that you’ll find a list of names from the above inspirations. But how do you narrow down on the best name for your pet bird?
Here are a few tips you could follow:
1. Understand Your Bird’s Personality
Every bird has a unique personality. Some are spunky, while others are shy. The best way to name your bird is to observe your pet’s personality and name him accordingly.
2. Look At His Plumage
Although birds of the same species have the same plumage, some markings may be unique to each individual bird. For example, if your bird has a spot on his plumage, you can call him “Spot”.
3. Let His Song (Or The Lack Thereof) Be Your Muse
If your bird sings, then use the tone of his singing, the tenor, the voice modulation and the sweetness/harshness as an inspiration to name him. If he is a non-singing bird, then there are plenty of names that suit a silent personality too.
4. Use Your Bird’s Geography To Guide You To The Name
If your bird is exotic, use its geographical heritage to guide you in your choice. Naming your bird after the land he was brought from, can be a great way to infuse some culture into your home.
Wrapping Up
So, now that you know what unusual pet bird names are available today and how to choose a great name for your new bird, go ahead and have fun with it.
Need more inspiration for your feathered friend? Check our list of bird name posts here or take a look at the related section below. If you love birds you may also want to check out our bird blog here.