Birdie
Meaning of Birdie
Birdie began life in the 19th-century English-speaking world as a cozy diminutive—sometimes of Bridget, Bernice, or even Alberta—but it quickly took flight as an independent given name, buoyed by its straightforward avian imagery and the Victorian fondness for nature-inspired monikers. In modern English it is pronounced BUR-dee, and the sound is as breezy as the name’s literal meaning. Historically, Birdie fluttered around the middle of the U.S. charts through the 1910s before gliding into relative obscurity; yet, after a long dormancy, it has mounted a quiet comeback—rising from just six newborns in 2007 to 373 in 2024, a trajectory that would make any ornithologist nod appreciatively. Celebrity parents (most notably Busy Philipps) have given it fresh plumage, and the golfing term “birdie” lends a subtle note of good fortune. Altogether, the name balances vintage whimsy with crisp modernity, offering parents a choice that feels both time-tested and pleasantly light on the wing.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as BUR-dee (/'bɜːdi/)
American English
- Pronunced as BUR-dee (/'bɜrdi/)
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Notable People Named Birdie
| Birdie Tebbetts - George "Birdie" Tebbetts was a top MLB catcher for the Tigers, Red Sox, and Indians, acclaimed as the best in the American League during the late 1940s. |
| Birdie Reeve Kay was an American champion typist who performed in vaudeville during the 1920s. |
