Birdie
Birdie is a girl name of English origin meaning “Little bird”, pronounced BUR-dee. It ranked #670 in the United States in 2025, given to 422 babies, and peaked at #152 in 1882. Common nicknames: Bird, Bee, Dee.
How popular is Birdie in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Birdie mean, and where does it come from?
Birdie began as a pet name — for Bertha, Bridget, Roberta, or simply for a small child — and was common enough in its own right to sit at 152nd in the United States in 1882. It vanished almost entirely by the 1960s and has come back sharply in the last decade, part of the same revival that brought Hattie, Nell and Josie out of the family album. Golfers know the word for a different reason: an American player's "bird of a shot" in 1899 gave the game its term for one under par. The name keeps the lightness of both readings.
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Famous People Named Birdie
- Birdie Africa — survivor of the 1985 MOVE bombing in Philadelphia
- Birdie Tebbetts — American Major League Baseball catcher and manager
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Birdie mean?
Birdie is a girl name of English origin meaning "Little bird." Birdie began as a pet name — for Bertha, Bridget, Roberta, or simply for a small child — and was common enough in its own right to sit at 152nd in the United States in 1882. It vanished almost entirely by the 1960s and has come back sharply in the last decade, part of the same revival that brought Hattie, Nell and Josie out of the family album.
How do you pronounce Birdie?
Birdie is pronounced BUR-dee. Common variations include Byrdie, Birdy, Berdie.
Is Birdie a girl name?
Yes, Birdie is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Bird, Bee, Dee.