If a feathered pet appears in the house, then the name of the parrot is one of the first concerns of the owner. This question is all the more important because many birds can be taught to speak. For example, the vocabulary of budgerigars can number about a hundred words. The first word they respond to and learn to produce is their own name. You need to choose it correctly so that it is not difficult for your pet to pronounce its name. From a parrot that can repeat the same word dozens of times, you will hear the nickname very often.
How to name a parrot: nicknames in alphabetical order
Are you thinking about what to name your parrot so that the name is worthy? Get creative. A nickname can be funny or pretentious. The main thing is that it pleases the members of the family in which the bird lives.
If it’s difficult to figure out on your own what to name a female or male parrot, you can choose from the alphabetical list:
- A: Apricot, Arik, Arkasha, Ada, Alisa, Asha, Arda.
- B: Betty, Batman, Bucks, Bush, Bertha, Betsy.
- In: Zipper, Venya, Vintik, Vera, Varya, Vita.
- G: Gosha, Gavroche, Golubchik, Gretta, Grace, Gerda.
- D: Jerry, Jack, Duchess, Dora, Jodie, Dottie.
- E: Hedgehog, Eva, Eroshka,
- F: Gerard, Zsuzsa.
- Z: Fun, Zeus, Zoya, Zarya, Zosya.
- I: Toffee, Irakli, Ida, Irma.
- K: Kesha, Kiryusha, Kusachka, Krosh, Karl, Coco, Kuzya.
- L: Laurel, Lemon, Lelik, Laura, Lada, Lily, Linda.
- M: Masha, Monika, Makar, Martin, Mickey.
- N: Nils, Nick, Nika, Norman, Nora.
- A: Olaf, Oscar, Ogonyok.
- P: Patrick, Prosha, Petrusha, Fluff.
- R: Roma, Rarity, Romeo, Ricardo, Richie.
- S: Stasik, Sonya, Snezhka, Smiley, Semyon.
- T: Tishka, Taras, Tiny, Tyson.
- U: Hurricane, Uno, Umka.
- F: Figaro, Fairy, Funtik, Flint.
- H: Hulk, Harvey.
- C: Gypsy, Caesar.
- C: Czech, Chuck, Chip, Churchill, Chara, Chica.
- SH: Nimble, Sheldon, Sharon, Shiny, Schumacher.
- E: Eldar, Elvis, Elsa, Emma.
- Yu: Yusha, Yugo, Yusya.
- Me: Yasha, Yarik, Yana, Yantar, Jasper.
What to name a boy's parrot
When choosing the best name for a boy’s parrot, owners prefer simple names: Gosha or Kesha. But often birds receive nicknames in honor of heroes of books or TV series: Tarzan, Zorro, Romeo. When choosing nicknames for boys' parrots, associations with historical figures are also suitable: Churchill, Napoleon, Elvis, Schumacher.
If the bird is large, then it can be given a more complex nickname: Marquis, Prince, Baron, Shere Khan, Commander.
How to name a girl parrot
Females are often awarded more gentle, softer versions of the nicknames: Glasha, Zabava, Milady, Ulya, Yagodka. But sometimes, as a result of thinking about what to name a girl parrot, the owner gives her a bright, sonorous nickname: Rose, Gloria, Pandora, Irma, Penelope.
Often there are names for girl parrots given in honor of heroines of novels, films or famous women: Gioconda, Boni, Giselle, Malvina, Frida. One of the simple and familiar, but sonorous nicknames is a good choice for a female. She will learn it faster and learn to pronounce: Dasha, Zhuzha, Lyalya, Masha, Shura, Asya.
Unusual and Creative Bird Names
Names for budgerigars are chosen both common and original, giving free rein to imagination. A nickname can amuse or remind you of your favorite actor. You can borrow names from fairy tales, books, movies. The most creative and cool names for males and females:
| A | Acha, Africa, Alaska, Irish |
| B | Bingo, Baron, Byron, Tambourine, Golden Eagle, Barbecue, Bead |
| IN | Whiskey |
| G | Grand, Thunderstorm, Pear, Gamma, Gucci, Degree, Gothic |
| D | Haze, Dolce |
| E | Fidget, Blackberry |
| Z | Zeus, Marshmallow, Bunny, Tease, Fun |
| AND | Willow, Ibiza, Istoma, Toffee |
| TO | Candy, Doll, Commander, Cucaracha, Button, Quinta, Coquette, Bullfight, Casanova |
| L | Lyra |
| M | Muse |
| ABOUT | Orchid |
| P | Pirate, Prince, Fawn, Pegasus, Petro, Pretty, Parsley, Peach, Padede, Button |
| R | Romeo, Rickshaw, Reggae, Hazel Grouse, Rowan |
| WITH | Sushi, Silver, Sapphire, Siesta, Strelka |
| T | Trash, Tofi, Taro, Tigra, Troy, Tyson, Dancer |
| U | Wushu |
| F | Fairy, Fury |
| X | Hippy, Piggy, Happy |
| C | Tsunami |
| H | Chaplin |
| Sh | Shrek, Chopin, Shokko, Shusha, Stutser, Thing, Sherlock |
| YU | Yula |
| I | Yakuza, Apple, Berry, Jason, Amber |
How to choose a name: general tips
Choosing a name for a parrot is not easy. If the bird is non-speaking, the task is a little easier for the owner. There is no need to look for a word that is easy to reproduce. You can give a nickname without thinking about the nuances of pronunciation.
Sometimes the owner comes up with a nickname for the pet in advance, without even having time to get to know him. This approach is not always justified; the bird’s character may be completely inconsistent. It is necessary to communicate with the bird, get used to it and only then name it. A good nickname matches the appearance and habits of the pet.
Important: renaming the bird is not recommended. For her, this is a break in the pattern. Also not the best choice are names for parrots consisting of 2 - 3 words. If the owner addresses the pet in a shortened form, he will not receive a response.
Before calling your ward a female or male name, you need to make sure what gender the bird is. If this fails, you can come up with a universal name, for example, Ricky or Sasha. And if not just one bird, but a pair appeared in the house, then their nicknames should not sound similar to each other. Otherwise, there will be confusion about which pet's name is what. To avoid awkward situations, the names of the parrots should not repeat the names of the people who come to visit.
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:
| For birds with yellow plumage | Sun (or Sunny), Asterisk, Bee, Lemon, Yolk, Zheltushka, Zlata (Zolotse, Zlatko), Goldie, Freckle, Apricot (Apricot) |
| For blue (light blue) parrots | Indigo, Vasilis (Cornflower), Goluba, Forget-me-not, Blue |
| For green parrots | Greena, Elka, Zelenusha, Lavrushka, Zelenka, or in honor of the cartoon crocodile - Gena |
| Suitable for white parrots | Snezhka (Snowball), Pearl, Zephyr (Marshmallow), Chamomile, Jasmine, White, Blondie |
| For active pets | Zhik, Egozik, Shustrik, Zabava, Yula, Lushpayka, Shurshun, Igrash |
| For the nasty birds | Skoda, Egoza, Naughty, Crazy, Badass, Fierce, Hurricane, Thunderstorm, Tiger |
| For the sociable | Whistler, Tweet, Grumpy, Happy |
| For beautiful girls | Coquette, Beauty, Coco, Dushka, Istoma, Beauty, Confetti, Tsarina, Sheri, Charina, Cherry, Franta, Venus, Nochka, Flori, Fairy |
| For the smart and thoughtful | Umka, Kopusha, Uma, Quiet, Dobryan, Muse |
Several good options for parrot names from simple to graceful:
What sounds are suitable for a name?
The most important requirement for a name for a parrot is ease of pronunciation. The bird first remembers this word and highlights it by ear. The next step is the ability to respond. When the pet masters it, it can begin to reproduce the name on its own.
Having set the task of teaching a parrot to pronounce its nickname, the owner must be patient. The pet will not speak immediately. Moreover, the easier it is for him to pronounce the word, the faster this will happen. It should be taken into account which sounds birds cope with without difficulty, and which ones can become a stumbling block on the way to reproducing human speech
Important: cockatiels and other capable birds can imitate any sounds. They do not find it difficult to reproduce words. Even fancy nicknames are suitable for them.
Top beautiful nicknames for different breeds
To make it easier to choose a name, you need to get acquainted with the most common parrots as pets. There are quite a few species suitable for home keeping.
- Budgerigars. Habitat: Australia. Flocking birds living in eucalyptus groves. Positive, sociable parrots. The lifespan in a cage is 5–15 years. It is very important for the little ones to lead a healthy lifestyle: eat right, fly and walk often. They feed on grasses, grains and fruits. In the wild, they choose a mate only once and for life.
- Corella. Area – Australia. They live there in bushes and eucalyptus groves. This is a flocking bird with incredible endurance and a love of flight. Externally, the cockatiel looks like a small pigeon of unusual colors. A distinctive feature is the crest on the head. Corellas also have a second name - Nymphs. They easily coexist with humans and even steal food from farmers and devastate crops. Dimensions: length – 30–35 cm, wingspan – 15–20 cm, weight – 70–150 g. The color of the bird is formed during the first 12 months of life.
- Lovebirds. Habitat: o. Madagascar, North-West and North-East Africa. These birds are often given in pairs. It is difficult for a bird raised in freedom to adapt to life with humans. The lovebird is about 14–17 cm long and weighs only 40–65 grams. They are not very capable of reproducing speech, but they can remember short words.
- Lorikeets. Small parrots, only 12–14 cm in length. Lorikeets combine seven groups of birds that come in all the colors of the rainbow. Habitat: Australia and Oceania. Birds are not very capable of reproducing speech, but they can remember simple words. They are very friendly and love acrobatics and water activities.
- Jaco. Gray parrot. Range: Central Africa. A rather large bird (40–45 cm) with a hard, curved beak. An interesting feature of the bird is its tail. It has a bright red or brown color. Gray parrots live in one place, although they are able to fly long distances. Jaco has a wide range of emotions, can learn up to 1500 words and has a developed intellect. It feeds on grains, herbs, fruits, and small insects. It is contraindicated for a bird to stay in a cage for a long time.
- Amazon . Birds that are highly active. They get up early. They get along well with people, but need a lot of attention. Length – about 45 cm. Lifespan at home – more than 45 years. They have a green color, complemented by red splashes. Habitat: South America and the Antilles. They are easy to learn and can memorize more than 100 words.
- Cockatoo. Found in Australia, New Guinea, Indonesia, and the Philippine Islands. They easily get used to new conditions. The bird is quite large (40–70 cm) and can reach 1 kg in weight. These are very charming and intelligent birds. They have individual character. A distinctive feature is the crest, usually in a contrasting color to the rest of the plumage.
- Ara parrot . Habitat: forests of Latin and South America, central Africa. The plumage of birds is very bright and can contain several colors. It can reach 100 cm with a wingspan of 40 cm. This bird is fastidious in its care: it requires a lot of space and will have to carefully monitor its diet. In addition, Macaws make sharp, unpleasant sounds.
- Luxurious mountain parrot. Area – Australia. A smart and beautiful bird. Has a rather loud voice. Owners of bright yellow plumage. Interestingly, birds living in different parts of Australia react differently to humans. In homes they live up to 30 years. They have large dimensions: 150–200 g and 60 cm in length.
- Kea parrot. Habitat: New Zealand. They have good contact with humans and are able to live in cold climates. These birds are big pranksters. The only parrots capable of hunting small animals and even attacking sheep. In their natural environment, birds settle in rocky niches. They are able to live at an altitude of 1500 km. They live for about 15 years. Dimensions: wingspan – 90 cm, weight – 800–1000 g, length – 50 cm.
What sounds do parrots pronounce more easily?
The simplest sounds for a parrot are hissing sounds, as well as some sonorant and vowel sounds. This is determined by the structural features of the vocal apparatus. The name for the bird should be selected in such a way that it contains the following sounds:
- hissing: “zh”, “sh”, “sch”, “h”;
- vowels: “e”, “a”, “i”, “u”, “e”;
- sonorant "r";
- voiced and voiceless consonants: “g”, “d”, “k”, “t”, “p”, “f”.
In order for a budgerigar to quickly remember a nickname, it must have a ringing “r” in it: Richie, Shura, Arkasha, Ron. Birds pick up those words in which “growling” sounds are heard. Words with hissing consonants are also easy to remember: Kesha, Jean, Sherry.
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 contain 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.
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.
