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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Little bird (also historically used as a pet form of Bertha)
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- BUR-dee
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
BUR-deeIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Birdie mean?
Little bird (also historically used as a pet form of Bertha). (Source: Wiktionary)
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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