Names for parrots - how to choose according to the character, type or gender of the bird, a list of nicknames by letter of the alphabet

Every pet parrot should have its own name. However, it is not always easy to come up with a nickname that suits him. After all, you want the name to be sonorous, unusual and at the same time emphasize the characteristics of the bird.

So, if your parrot is a talking one, then you should choose a “speaking” name for it, which reflects the character of the bird, indicates a bright appearance and funny habits.

You should not choose a nickname for your future feathered pet before purchasing or immediately upon arriving home. You need to get to know your new friend better in order to then give him the name that suits the bird most. After all, a nickname is given for life, and renaming is not recommended. Even if you purchased a parrot from another owner, you should keep the old name, since changing a name is a lot of stress for a parrot.

General recommendations for choosing a name

In order not to make a mistake in choosing a name and one day discover that your Kesha turned out to be not a boy, but a girl, before buying a bird, find out how to determine the sex of a parrot.

Remember that you are giving a name to a budgerigar for life, so take your time and watch it. Whether he is cheerful, inquisitive, playful or “talkative”, silent or a bully. What are his habits and preferences?

If you decide to get a male, you will have a better chance of teaching him to talk. The very first thing a bird usually begins to say is its name. Therefore, the name for a boy’s budgerigar should be short so that he can pronounce it easily.

There are several general rules for choosing a name for a pet:

1. The name should be liked and evoke positive emotions in all family members, including your bird.
2. You cannot name your pet after your household members or names that are similar to other pets.
3. Sometimes funny or overly fancy parrot names are difficult to pronounce. Choose a simple name that is easy to remember and pronounce.
4. It is important that the name contains sounds that are attractive to the budgie and easy to pronounce.

Sometimes it happens that a pet comes to you from another owner and you categorically do not like its name. Remember that the bird is already under a lot of stress when the owner changes. There is no need to aggravate this condition. If you can’t come to terms with your new pet’s nickname, come up with a similar one that will be in tune with its first name.

Original English names

Maybe you should choose a more original name? This will emphasize the individuality of the female parrot and reflect her characteristics. Moreover, in the English language there are many beautiful and sonorous names for girls. A list of some options is given below.

• Sandra;
• Tiffany;
• Monica;
• Laurie;
• Rihanna;
• Polly;
• Becky;
• Susan;
• Amanda;
• Zoe;
• Deborah;
• Margaret;
• Bridget;
• Ruby;
• April;
• Sabrina;
• Melanie;
• Cynthia;
• Daisy;
• Irma;
• Abigail;
• Adamina;
• Adri;
• Alvena;
• Alea;
• Brianna;
• Winona;
• Dolores;
• Pamela;
• Ella;
• Constance;
• Tammy;
• Gin;
• Karen;
• Arya;
• Maureen;
• Connie;
• Diane;
• Ethel;
• Irene;
• Shirley;
• Phyllis;
• Roni;
• Jolie;
• Nancy;
• Samantha.

Beauty Dolores inspects the property

Where to look for inspiration

The name of a pet sounds very original, which is in tune with its appearance or habits. In this list, look at the options for naming a boy or girl budgerigar, focusing on the color or character of the pet:

Several good options for parrot names from simple to graceful:

Favorite letters and sounds

When choosing a name for a budgerigar, keep in mind that not all sounds can be easily pronounced by the bird.

Particular favorites for parrots are:

• consonant letters “p”, “ch”, “sh”, “d”, “g”, “f”, “zh”, “k”, “sch”, “p”;
• vowels “i”, “a”, “e”, “e”.

If you don't care whether your pet talks or not, you can choose a name for him that contains your less favorite ones:

• consonant letters “m”, “ts”, “l”, “n”, “s”, “z”;
• vowels “o”, “ya”, “yu”, “u”, “e”.

Important! Choose names for budgies that do not contain a soft sign, especially in the middle of the name. It will be very difficult to pronounce such a nickname.

How to choose the right name for a bird

The correct name for a bird is the one that suits and merges with it. They do not call their wards by hateful and offensive nicknames. And if you got a parrot from another owner, then it is not recommended to change the name, unless you choose one that is consonant. After all, for a bird, changing its owner and name is double stress.

Don't forget that a bird with its own name will live its whole life, and if it talks, you will hear it dozens of times a day. So the nickname for talkers needs to be chosen especially carefully, and it should not be long - this way it will be easier for the bird to remember it. But if she is talkative and smart, and also large, then she will remember even a long nickname consisting of several syllables without difficulty. It is desirable that it contain hissing and whistling sounds: “sh”, “s”, “ch”, “ts”. Suitable for birds: Gosha, Caesar, Czech, Tishka, Stas.

The letter “r” may also be present in its composition: Patrick, Roger, Romka, Dzherik, Reddy.

These birds really like to stretch out vowel sounds, as if singing them. They are excellent at drawn-out “o”, “yu”, “a”, “e”.

The sounds “l”, “m”, “n” for some species of birds, for example, for budgerigars, are difficult to pronounce.

Experienced poultry farmers advise taking this point into account when choosing a name for a feathered boy. Some species of parrots are not sexually dimorphic, making it difficult to determine the sex of the bird. In such cases, it is best to call the bird a neutral name that does not determine gender: Jackie, Billy, Dobie. But if you named the bird Kiryusha, then the name can be changed to Ryusha, Sanechka - to Manechka.

It is not recommended to give your pet a double name, because he does not perceive the second part of it and simply will not finish it. And the owners themselves later leave only the first part for convenience.

If you see certain trends in the behavior of a bird, for example, nimbleness, excessive energy, then you can call it Zipper, Nimble. Many owners give their pets the names of their idols. Then the Tysons, Gerards, Sheldons, Kurts, and Batmans appear in the cells.

It is also recommended that when choosing a nickname for a feathered friend, you immediately think about how it will sound in a diminutive version. This is also important.

Nicknames for boys budgerigar

There are a great many options for naming a male parrot. Alphabetical list of names for boy parrots that have not yet been mentioned:

Nicknames for males

What to name a girl

The names for girls' budgies are also beautiful and varied. In this list of names you will definitely find a suitable name for your female:

Of course, only silent girls can be called complex names, because the first thing a bird says is its name.
This is where owners begin teaching their pet to talk. If you do not set such a goal, you can call your budgie by any name. In this video, watch the rating of the best names for female parrots:

Cool and funny nicknames

We need to dilute the lists of serious names a little. A funny nickname may be perfect for a female parrot. Moreover, if this is suggested by appearance or behavioral characteristics.

• Chang;
• Chucha;
• Chacha;
• Lala;
• Malvina;
• Chica;
• Button;
• Bun;
• Sweetheart;
• Screamer;
• Tootsie;
• Barbie;
• Fly;
• Tochi;
• Christmas tree;
• Playing;
• Samba;
• Berry;
• Fleur;
• Delta;
• Marshmallow;
• Panochka;
• Marilka;
• Bun;
• Hedwig;
• Foam;
• Tata;
• Lilu;
• Mike;
• rustling;
• Casserole;
• Flying squirrel;
• Arrow;
• Bullet;
• Mirinda;
• Yumi-Chu;
• Pikachu;
• Pidgeet;
• Pidgey;
• Kakuna;
• Caterpie;
• Rattata;
• Nidorina;
• Raichu;
• Glum;
• Venoma;
• Vulpi;
• Darling.

Meet Panochka

If you decide to have a couple

The selection of names for two birds is twice as interesting. Here, many try to name a couple of budgies, boys or girls (or pets of different sexes), with famous names of characters from movies and books, as well as funny combinations of nicknames:

• Bonnie and Clyde;
• Kai and Gerda;
• Kate and Leo;
• Batman and Robin;
• Romeo (Roma) and Juliet (Julie);
• Trisya (Tristan) and Izya (Isolde);
• Bella and Edward (Ed);
• Jacqueline and Kennedy;
• Jules and Verne;
• Terra and Hera;
• Margo and Gosha;
• Cookies and Tookies;
• Chuk and Gek;
• Antosha and Tosha;
• Manya and Vanya;
• Totoshka and Toshka;
• Chip and Dale;
• Winnie and Pooh;
• Coca and Kiki;
• Thelma and Louise;
• Mark and Twain;
• Rusya (Ruslan) and Lyusya (Lyudmila);
• Napoleon (Polik) and Josephine (Josie);
• Odysseus (Disi) and Penelope (Penny);
• Guy and Ricci;
• Nazar and Zakhar;
• Mickey and Ricky;
• Kiwi and Banana;
• Chacha and Chichi.

What to do if the bird does not respond to its name

It happens that you have chosen a good name for your budgie, you talk to it, teach it, but the bird does not react to the name in any way. There are several reasons for this:

1. Improper care and living conditions. Perhaps it is worth reviewing the parrot's diet and making it more varied. Or take a more careful approach to hygiene and cleaning of his home. Maybe the parrot is cramped in the cage. All these factors often cause discomfort in the bird, which is why it does not care about its name at all.
2. A sick bird may also not respond to its name.
3. If the name of a budgerigar is similar to the name of a cat, the association is not a pleasant one for the bird. That's why she doesn't respond to the name. But if you have already named a bird that way, you should not change the name. Change the emphasis, if possible, or pronounce the name with a different intonation, more affectionate.
4. Extraneous noises can interfere with getting used to the name during your communication with the parrot: a loud TV, turned on household appliances, noisy conversations of other people - all this distracts and sometimes frightens the bird.
5. The most common reason is that you don’t pay enough attention to your pet, don’t communicate with him enough, and therefore he rarely hears his name. It is not surprising that the bird does not respond to him. If you want to become friends with your parrot, work with it as often as possible.

Features of choice

When choosing a name for your winged pet, you should take into account the fact that over time the bird may start talking. This means that it should be easy to pronounce. When choosing a nickname for a male parrot, it is recommended to listen to a number of recommendations.

• The nickname should not be long, but parrots easily perceive clear and clear sounds. Birds especially love words with the letter “R”. The most popular short names that include growling sounds are Garik, Marik, Patrick.
• Names that have the sounds “K” and “Ch” are suitable. Parrots easily remember and pronounce them. This category includes the names Casper, Chizhik, Charlie.
• Some breeds, for example, macaws, prefer to pronounce words with long vowels, so the options Korzhik, Kesha, Kerry, Henry are suitable for them.
• There are varieties of birds that find it difficult to pronounce the whistling sounds “C”, “Z”, “S”, and the letters “L”, “M”, “N” also cause difficulties, so if possible, try to avoid names with these sounds.

Parrots usually remember their names quite quickly. If an adult bird is purchased from another owner, it is not recommended to rename it - the parrot will have difficulty accepting the new nickname. To help your pet remember its name better, you need to repeat this word every day many times in a calm voice. As soon as the parrot appears in the house, in the first days it does not feel safe, so you should talk to it kindly. Feeling the warmth in the voice of the new owner, the male will become bolder and gradually begin to engage in conversation, repeating his name.

As a rule, a pet may be dissatisfied with a nickname if it is too long and has sounds that are difficult to pronounce. In this case, the bird will shorten its name or pronounce it in a different way. For example, instead of the complex name Aureliano, you might end up with something like Ariano.

How to teach a parrot to say its name

The simplest method of teaching a bird to talk is to say the same light and short words over and over again. Of course, almost all breeders start by teaching the parrot to pronounce its name.

It is worth considering that each parrot is individual. One very soon begins to say his name with the prefix “good”, while others require longer training. To make things go faster for you, pay attention to these recommendations:

1. Carry out training only when the bird focuses its attention on you. If you keep repeating “Kesha (Fluff, Maxik, Umka, etc.) is good,” and at the same time the boy is cleaning his feathers, eating food or looking at himself in the mirror, there will be no sense in learning his name in this way.
2. During the learning process, the parrot should constantly be interested in communicating with you and talking. When your pet loses interest, end the training. Otherwise, he will begin to react to the sound of his name as something very boring.
3. The budgerigar's interest in communicating with you can be reinforced with a play stand and training can be carried out when the parrot is on it. You can accompany each action of the bird with the sound of its name: “Kapa (Gerda, Lucy, etc.) plays with a bell, rides on a swing, rattle a rattle.”

Having so many different options for beautiful, original, funny and memorable nicknames, for you now what to call a boy or girl budgerigar will no longer be a problem. It will be very easy if you use your imagination and have a little patience.

Watch this video about the difficult choice of a name for your feathered friend:

Nicknames in honor of media personalities

There are women in the world who have real armies of fans. Some of these media personalities became famous thanks to their wealth, some through social activities, etc. Alternatively, you can name the female after one of these women.

• Megan;
• Natalie;
• Margarita;
• Tina;
• Coca;
• Asti;
• Vanessa;
• Francoise;
• Beate;
• Keiko;
• Miuccia;
• Dagmar;
• Mackenzie;
• Friede;
• Miriam;
• Jacqueline;
• Suzanne;
• Gina;
• Iris;
• Rowan;
• El;
• Malala;
• Taylor;
• Miley;
• Carrie;
• Gloria;
• Hillary;
• Ram.

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