100 popular pet bird, parrot and birds of prey names

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Choosing a name for your pet bird is just as difficult as choosing a name for a baby! Each bird, just like humans, have their own personality, that’s why choosing the right name to reflect this is so important. We have compiled a list of the most popular pet bird, parrot, owl and bird of prey names…enjoy!

Birds

Charlie

Just like the American jazz saxophonist Charles “Charlie” Parker Jr., who was nicknamed “Bird” and “Yardbird”

Tweety 

Like the yellow canary in the Warner Bros. show Looney Tunes

Buddy 

Definition: a close friend. Or you just love the Christmas film Elf!

Angel 

Where they an angel sent from heaven?

Baby 

Because they’re just your little baby

Peaches 

Perfect for a bird who looks a bit like a sweet peach

Pepper 

Are they a little bit spicy?

Sky 

For a bird who loves soaring through the sky

Sunshine 

Perfect for a bird who’s feathers are as bright as the sun

Feathers 

Classic and true!

Squeak 

Is he/she a chatter box and sings – then this name is perfect!

Pipsqueak 

Just like squeak – but for a smaller bird

Cotton 

Are they fluffy and white? Then this is the perfect name for them

Iago 

From the popular Disney film Aladdin – he is Jafar’s henchman

Sparky 

 

Birdie 

Want to keep it simple? Then this is the perfect name

Penny 

In the 1977 film The Rescuers, Penny is a young girl who proves that if you dream it, you can make it come true

Candy 

Sweet like candy

Kiwi 

Is you bird wonderfully green – then name him/her Kiwi!

Daisy ​ 

Is your bird white, yellow and sweet? Then name her daisy!

Willow 

It has English roots and translates to “slender” or “graceful”

Sunny 

Just like sunshine, perfect for a bird who lights up the room, or is as bright as the sun!

Tango 

Just like Tango the drink – they’re bright orange!

Ginger 

Perfect for a slightly red coloured bird who has a spicy character

Romeo 

The lead character in Romeo and Juliet, also can mean Casanova or Cupid

Juliet 

The lead character in Romeo and Juliet, also means youthful and one of the most romantic names.

Bella/Belle 

Related to the Italian, Spanish, Greek, Portuguese and Latin words for beautiful. And also Belle, meaning beautiful in French

Tiki 

Origin: Hebrew, meaning hope

Lola 

Although the name Lola means lady of sorrows, “Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets,” to quote a song from the show Damn Yankees

Blueberry 

Perfect for a bird as blue as a blueberry!

Pikachu 

A yellow creature with powerful electrical abilities from Pokémon – perhaps the best name for a bright yellow bird

Indie/Indy 

In music and film production, Indie means ‘independent’ or ‘alternative’ – perfect for a quirky bird!

Jet 

For a bird as fast as a jet

Sterling 

Male name meaning ‘of highest quality’, great for an African Grey parrot due to the silver/grey colouring

Big bird 

A character on Sesame Street who is an eight-foot two-inch tall bright yellow anthropomorphic canary

Blossom 

Are they as colourful and sweet as a blossom of flowers?

Buck beak 

Is a hippogriff in the Harry Potter series, who also showed great affection and loyalty toward Harry – defending him whenever he was in danger

Griffin 

They’re magical creature with the head and front legs of a giant eagle, and the body and back legs of a lion

Zazu 

He is a male hornbill and serves as the majordomo of Mufasa and soon to be King, Simba. Zazu also means movement in Swahili.

Max 

Max is short for Maximillian which means “greatest”

 

Parrots

Rio

For anyone who loves the film Rio (2011), which tells the story of Blu, a domesticated male Spix’s macaw who is taken to Rio de Janeiro.

Skittles 

Perfect for a parrot who has a multitude of colours

Jewel 

She is a female Spix’s Macaw and the deuteragonist of the film Rio

 Blue/Blu 

Following the Rio theme, Blu is the main character and is also a Spix Macaw, also known as the little blue macaw

Polly 

Polly want a cracker? Polly is a diminutive of Poll “as a female name, and name for a parrot,”.

Paco 

The parrot from Maya and Miguel – a children’s tv show that also helps with learning Spanish

Rainbow 

Just like Skittles – perfect for a parrot who has many different coloured feathers!

Ruby 

For the parrot who is as red as a ruby

Paulie 

Paulie is a 1998 adventure, fantasy, comedy film about a disobedient talking parrot named Paulie

Woodstock 

From the famous Peanuts comic strips

Azul 

Means the colour blue and is of Spanish origin

Chirpy 

Another word for cheerful and lively – perfect for a happy parrot!

Dolly 

This name means ‘gift of god’

Margalo 

This name is of Greek origin, and means pearl

Crackers 

Perfect for a parrot who is always hungry, and a bit crazy!

Mango 

Is your bird coloured like a mango – yellow, orange and green? Then mango could be the perfect match

Scarlett 

You could have a Scarlet Macaw and name then Scarlett, or your parrot could be a brilliant shade of scarlet (red)!

Sapphire 

A precious blue gemstone

Pilot 

Does your parrot like to fly and whiz around? This is also perfect for a both genders

Ace ​ 

For the parrot who is just Ace!

 

Owls

Hewdwig

Harry Potter’s pet snowy owl

Owlbus Dumbledore 

A cool play on Professor Albus Dumbledore’s name (Harry Potter)

Owlbert Einstein 

A brilliant play on Albert Einstein’s name

Whisper 

Perfect for an owl who is quiet and moves around with ease

Bonbon 

Just like Bonbon the owl from jellycat (a soft toy).

Blink 

Perfect for an owl with their big wide prominent eyes

Twilight 

For the owl who is active at night, and loves the twilight

Errol 

Was one of the Weasley family’s owl in Harry Potter

Hermes 

The meaning of Hermes is “messenger” and is of Greek origin. In mythology he was a messenger for the golds on Olympus

Pigwidgeon 

Was Ron Weasley’s first pet owl, and was a miniature scops owl (Harry Potter)

Brodwin 

Was a snowy owl that belonged to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in Harry Potter.

Archimedes 

The tritagonist of Disney’s 1963 The Sword in the Stone. He is Merlin’s pet owl who has the ability to speak like a human.

Hoodini 

What do you call a magic owl?

Poof 

For the owl who’s feathers stick out and look fluffy!

Screechie 

Perfect for a screech owl

Dexter 

Owl’s cousin in The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh episodes

Nyra 

Nyra is a large, beautiful female Barn Owl in the books Guardians of Ga’Hoole

Kludd 

was a male Barn Owl and the leader of the Pure Ones in the books Guardians of Ga’Hoole

Primrose 

Primrose is a Northern Pygmy Owl in the books Guardians of Ga’Hoole

Soren ​ 

A male Barn Owl, and was the main protagonist of the first six Guardians of Ga’Hoole books

 

Birds of prey

Hawkeye

A fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics

Captain 

The person (or bird) in command

Shadow 

For a bird of prey who likes to stay in the shadows and is just as dark.

Phoenix 

Associated with the sun, a phoenix obtains new life by arising from the ashes of its predecessor

Hero 

Meaning: someone who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities

Duke 

A male holding the highest hereditary title

Phantom 

Meaning ghost, perfect for a bird of prey who is stealthy

Cloud 

For a bird who soars the air as softly as a cloud

Buzz 

Perfect for a bird of prey who moves quickly

King 

A male ruler

Ryder 

This name means knight and mounted warrior

Fire 

For a bird of prey who has a fiery personality

Amber 

A precious material used in jewellery making

Medusa 

Means Cunning and is of Greek origin

Lady 

For the perfect and well behaved bird of prey

Mercy 

A female name with English origin meaning “compassion”

Ghost 

Like phantom, perfect for a bird of prey who is great at being stealthy and moves quietly

Rogue 

Although negative meanings sometimes, it can also mean mischievous or a little rascal

Aura 

Meaning “wind”, and in Greek mythology Aura was the goddess of breezes

Luna ​ 

An Italian and Spanish given name of Latin origin, meaning Moon

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