Birdie

Meaning of Birdie

Birdie is a nickname or diminutive of names like Roberta, Bernice, or Elizabeth. It also directly refers to a small bird.

Birdie has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Birdie

Birdie is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #670 in 2025 from #885 in 2021.

Notable people named Birdie

• Birdie Mae Davis
  American blues singer
• Birdie Reeve Tarwater
  American educator and author
• Birdie Holloway
  American baseball player
• Birdie Rogers
  American politician
• Birdie Wren Baker
  American educator and writer

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Questions about the name Birdie

What does the name Birdie mean?

Birdie means birdie is a nickname or diminutive of names like roberta, bernice, or elizabeth. it also directly refers to a small bird, and it comes from English origins.

Is Birdie a boy's or a girl's name?

Birdie is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Birdie?

In 2025, Birdie ranked #670 for girls, up from #754 the year before.

When was Birdie most popular?

Birdie peaked at #670 in 2025.