Birdy
Meaning of Birdy
Within the Anglo-American onomastic framework, Birdy functions as a feminine given name derived from the Middle English noun “bird” (Old English brid), augmented by the diminutive suffix -y, thereby semantically conveying notions of youthfulness and avian attributes. Its phonetic realisation—/ˈbɜrdi/ in contemporary General American and Received Pronunciation—features a trochaic stress pattern and a central mid vowel, yielding a sonority that is at once distinctive and readily accessible. Analysis of United States Social Security Administration data from 2017 through 2024 reveals Birdy’s consistent yet modest presence within the top 1,000 names, oscillating between 6 and 15 annual occurrences and fluctuating ranks from 953 (2017, 2020) to a zenith of 929 (2022), followed by a slight contraction to 936 in 2024. This statistical trajectory underscores a niche but stable adoption by parents drawn to the name’s lexical transparency and its evocation of freedom, lightness, and natural simplicity. Morphologically concise and semantically resonant, Birdy aligns with contemporary naming preferences that prioritise both uniqueness and elemental clarity.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as BUR-dee (/ˈbɜrdi/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Birdy
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