Birdie

At a Glance: Name: Birdie – Meaning: little bird (also historically used as a pet form of Bertha) – Origin: English – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: BUR-dee

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Birdie is an English name pronounced BUR-dee, and its meaning is simply little bird — it was also historically used as a pet form of Bertha. It carries a bohemian, outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel, and its short, unfussy sound makes it work well as a standalone name on a birth certificate rather than just a nickname.

Meaning & Origin of Birdie

Meaning: Little bird (also historically used as a pet form of bertha).

Origin: English.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Birdie

Phonetic: BUR-dee   IPA: /ˈbɜːrdi/

Popularity of Birdie

SSA records for Birdie go back to 1880: it peaked at #152 in 1882 with 113 girls given the name, and by 2024 it ranked #754, given to 373 girls.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Birdie mean?

Little bird (also historically used as a pet form of bertha). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Birdie)

How do you pronounce Birdie?

Birdie is pronounced BUR-dee (IPA: /ˈbɜːrdi/).

Is Birdie a popular name right now?

Birdie peaked at #152 in 1882 and is ranked #754 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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