Birdy

♀ Girl

Pronounced BUR-dee /ˈbɜr.di/High

Meaning: From the English word birdy/birdie, 'a little bird'; also a vintage pet form of Bertha/Bridget; a word-name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A little bird: Birdy is a word/nickname-name. Crisp, playful, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the English word birdy/birdie, 'a little bird'; also a vintage pet form of Bertha/Bridget; a word-name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7631 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 76

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Birdy comes from the English word birdy/birdie, 'a little bird'; it is also a vintage pet form of Bertha/Bridget (a word-name; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, playful name (made known by singer Birdy; said 'BUR-dee').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage word/nickname-name. Rare, a-little-bird at the root, and playful.

Did you know? Birdy means 'a little bird' in English — and is also a vintage pet form of Bertha/Bridget — a crisp, playful word/nickname-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BUR-dee').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Birdy — word/nickname-name

Variations

BirdieByrdie

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Birdy mean?

Birdy is an English word-name — 'a little bird'; also a vintage pet form of Bertha/Bridget; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Birdy?

It's said BUR-dee /ˈbɜr.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Birdy a boy or girl name?

Birdy is a girl's name.

How popular is Birdy?

Birdy is a rare name in the U.S.