Bird Names - Comprehensive List

Despite its somewhat menacing meaning, this name has been widely used in recent years, probably due to the appeal of its trendy on ending.

Tazu has a certain snazzy appeal.

This name of both a grayish-greenish-blue color and a kind of wild duck can be used for both boys and girls.

Teal is one of the prettiest and most straightforward of the new color names -- an ideal middle name choice.

Tesia is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive of Teresa, a variant of Tessa, or derive from the Greek 'theia' meaning 'goddess.' In some Slavic contexts, it functions as a nickname for names containing 'tes-' elements. With its soft sounds and accessible two-syllable structure, Tesia combines simplicity with a touch of uncommon elegance. The name has appeared occasionally throughout Europe but remains relatively rare in English-speaking countries. Tesia's cross-cultural versatility makes it appealing for parents seeking something distinctive yet easy to pronounce. The name conveys a gentle, feminine quality while avoiding overused naming patterns.

Tiiu is the cute Estonian form of Tiia, a Finnish diminutive of Dorothy and Dorothea.

Tiki is a unisex name with Polynesian origins, particularly associated with Māori culture. In Polynesian mythology, Tiki was the first man created by the gods, and the term refers to carved human figures that serve as religious symbols. The name carries rich cultural significance across many Pacific Island traditions. Beyond its Polynesian roots, Tiki gained popularity in Western cultures during the mid-20th century tiki bar trend that appropriated Polynesian aesthetics. As a given name, Tiki remains quite rare but has a playful, tropical feel that appeals to some parents seeking unusual names. Its brevity and distinctive sound make it memorable, though potential cultural appropriation concerns should be considered by non-Polynesian families.

Titus, once seen as a slightly forbidding Roman, New Testament, and Shakespearean name, was brought back to contemporary life in the USA by the TV series Titus 2000, increasing in popularity along with other revived ancient names like Linus and Silas.

As a name, Topaz is sophisticated and sultry; as a golden gem, it's said to have healing and energizing properties and also to bring good luck-- and being the birthstone for November it's one of the perfect names for November babies, with that final 'z' giving it some extra sizzle.

An interesting and attractive bicultural choice--the Hebrew version is used for babies born in spring, when turtledoves arrive--especially as a middle.

A more modern nickname for Victoria than Vicky, Tori is used fairly frequently on its own, kept in the public eye by singer Tori Amos and actress Tori Spelling. Still, it's far from fashionable, sinking in the polls significantly since reaching a peak of Number 142 in 1994. It dropped out of the US popularity charts in 2021, and even earlier in the UK, perhaps owing to the sound-alike political party nickname.