Griffin
Griffin is of Welsh origin, meaning “strong in faith,” and is also associated with the mythical creature, a lion-eagle hybrid.
Callum
Callum is a Scottish Gaelic name meaning “dove,” symbolizing peace.
Gavin
Gavin is of Welsh origin, derived from Gawain, meaning “white hawk” or “little hawk.”
Jonah
Jonah is of Hebrew origin, meaning “dove,” and is a biblical name.
Jonas
Jonas is a Greek variant of Jonah, also meaning “dove.”
Jay
Jay is derived from the bird of the same name, symbolizing intelligence and resourcefulness.
Martin
Martin is of Latin origin, meaning “warrior” and is also the name of the largest swallow in North America.
Robin
Robin is an English name, derived from “Robert,” meaning “bright fame,” and is also associated with the bird.
Finch
Finch is of English origin and represents the small songbird. The nickname Finn is almost inevitable here.
Heron
Heron is of English origin, associated with the long-legged bird that symbolizes wisdom.
Lark
Lark is of English origin, inspired by the cheerful songbird.
Lory
Lory is derived from the word ‘lorikeet.’ These birds are among the most colorful parrot species.
Fletcher
Fletcher is of English origin, meaning “arrow maker.” Fletcher is also the name of the famous multi-colored dancing bird from The Muppet Show.
Kestrel
Kestrel is an English name taken from the small falcon, symbolizing agility and keen eyesight.
Cooper
Cooper is of English origin, and is after the ‘cooper’s hawk’, a raptor of the woodlands, with short, rounded wings and a long tail
Corbin
Corbin is derived from the Old French “corbeau,” meaning “raven.”
Corbett
Corbett is of English origin, a diminutive of Corbin, meaning “little raven.”
Elliot
Elliot is derived from the scientific name ‘Atthis Ellioti’ which is a kind of bee-sized hummingbird with a wine-colored throat found in South and Central America.
Falcon
Falcon is inspired by the bird of prey, symbolizing speed and focus.
Fisher
Fisher is of English origin and comes from Kingfisher, a bird that catches aquatic prey.
Deryn
Deryn is of Welsh origin and means “bird.”
Fulton
Fulton is of Scottish origin, meaning “settlement of the fowl.”
Talon
Talon is of French origin, meaning “claw,” often associated with birds of prey.
Starling
Starling is of English origin, named after the small, intelligent bird.
Peregrin
Peregrin is of Latin origin, meaning “traveler” or “wanderer,” and is associated with the peregrine falcon.
Phoenix
Phoenix is of Greek origin, named after the mythical bird symbolizing rebirth and immortality.
Faulkner
Faulkner is of English origin, meaning “falconer.”
Swift
Swift is of English origin, named after the fast-flying bird.
Brant
Brant, and other variations such as Brent and Bryant are names that are inspired from the brent or brant goose.
Allen
Allen is a type of hummingbird that is known for its brilliant reddish orange throat.
Muriel
Muriel is derived from the ancient murrelet, which is a bird in the auk family.
Bendire
Bendire, or Ben for short, is a thrasher, a secretive bird that lives in the open deserts.
Caspian
Caspian is a kind of tern, the largest in its family, and is known for its brilliant red bill and deep, raspy call.
Clark
Clark is the name of a nutcracker which are swooping birds that live in the mountains, and also the name of a kind of grebe, a waterbird.
Will
Will, after the common poorwill, is a kind of nightjar known for chirping its own name throughout the cold desert nights.
Dove
Dove is of English origin, representing the bird, which is a symbol of peace and purity.
Franklin
Franklin isa delicate seabird that lives by the North American marshes.
Sage
Sage is after the Greater Sage Grouse, the largest grouse in North America, with show-stopping feathers.
Henslow
Henslow is of English origin, and a small sparrow.
Lawrence
Lawrence is of Latin origin, and a beautiful yellow goldfinch.
Lewis
Lewis is of French origin, meaning “renowned warrior,” and is also a woodpecker.
Merlin
Merlin is of Welsh origin, meaning “sea fortress.” These are small, fierce raptors that bring down prey like songbirds.
Nelson
Nelson is of English origin, meaning “son of Neil,” and a type of sparrow.
Rufous
Rufous is of Latin origin, meaning “red-haired.” These little sparrows indeed have a crown of red upon their heads.
Theron
Theron might be a bit of a stretch as we have mixed tricolor heron to create this name. If that doesn’t convince you, the name is also of Greek origin, meaning “hunter.”
Thayer
Thayer is a subspecies of the Iceland gull.
Arnold
Arnold is of Germanic origin, meaning “eagle power.”
Bertram
Bertram is of Germanic origin, meaning “bright raven.”
Efron
Efron is of Hebrew origin, meaning “songbird” or “lark”.
Wulfram
Wulfram is of Germanic origin, meaning “wolf raven.”
Final Thoughts
These baby boy names draw on rich cultural and natural themes, evoking the strong images of birds that also carry strong historical meanings. Some are timeless and all usher in a meaningful name for the new generation of bird lovers.
