December 2016: Bird Names for People

Hello everyone, and welcome back to Caitlin’s Corner! I am really excited because this month means celebration with festive holidays and events. Also, I’m a December baby, so it is always fun when my birthday roles around. That’s why this month I have saved the topic of bird names for you! These are not pet bird names, but rather nicknames you can call your friends. If parents were looking for bird name to call their child, this would also be a great list to show them! So, here we are, a list of names with explanations on what to call your friends and family:

1. Ava (F): Many people prefer this to the name Avis, which means “bird” in Latin. Avis began to be used quite commonly around the Middle Ages, but now it is widely appealing to use Ava (I can see why—it is such as pretty name!). A fun fact is that Ava ranked #4 on the top US names of 2014!

2. Byrd (M/F): This name seemed pretty funny to me at first, but I have grown to really love it! It was originally a boy’s name meaning “bird-like,” but is sometimes spelled with an “i” in England to mean “young woman” for girls.

3. Birdie (F): Not only a singer, this name is short for some names like Elizabeth and Barbara. It is much like Byrd or Bird, but I think this one is great for a smaller, sweet girl.

4. Dove (M/F): Doves are known for expressing peace and love, and this name is popular among girls and boys. But for boys, the spelling is usually without an “e.”

5. Jay (M/F): This name is one I’ve heard a few times, actually. It can be a nickname for someone named Jayden or Jason, or just be a name by itself. Some famous Jay’s are Jay Leno, Jay Clayton, and Jay Buckley.

6. Lark (F): A lark is a songbird and the saying goes “happy as lark.” That saying is why this name is so increasingly popular, besides its simplicity.

7. Phoenix (M/F): Whenever I hear this name, I feel stronger. The meaning is “deep red,” and if you remember from the October article, it is a mythological being. So, it presents passion and mystery, a perfect name for someone dearly respected and brave. The name is generally used for boys, but has appeared on the Top 1000 names for girls in the US since 2003.

8. Raven (M/F): This one is not paradox this time (compared to last month’s article), but rather a popular name full of intelligence and mystery. It has grown in popularity since the 90s, and perfect for that dark-haired friend.

9. Rhea (F): Rhea is the name the goddess mother of Zeus, and is a flightless bird like an ostrich. It originated around the mid-1700s and has been used ever since. You could say people with this name are “well-grounded.”

10. Robin (M/F): “Rockin’ Robin” pops into my head whenever I hear this name, and it sure is a rockin’ name indeed! The origin of this name presents itself in stories such as Robin Hood and in Shakespeare. The name for a boy comes from Robert, and it was in the top 100 for girls from the 50s to the 70s.

11. Tori (F): You may be surprised to find this name on the list, since it is usually short for Victoria. However, it means bird in some circumstances in Japanese. Pretty cool, huh? Make sure you let your friend Victoria know!

12. Wren (M/F): Speaking of Robin, this is the version of a bird name that is possibly going to replace Robin in the future. I love the sweet sound to it. Bird names in general tend to express this freedom and simplicity that I really tend to like.

I hope you enjoyed this month’s article! Maybe some of these names sound appealing for you to call yourself of others around you. If one of these is already your name, you get bonus points. J Anyways, I will see you next month in 2017 for another article on Caitlin’s Corner!