Birdie

Girl's name

Birdie is a diminutive form of the name Bertha, which means "bright" or "famous." It has a Germanic origin and dates back to the Middle Ages.

Meaning Little bird
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 373 Rising
Peak year 2023

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Birdie Blye - Actress known for "The Big Broadcast" (1932).
  • Birdie Draper - Vaudeville performer and actress in silent films.
  • Birdie Tebbetts - Professional baseball player and manager.
  • Birdie Osborn - American actress in the early 20th century.
  • Birdie Reeve Kay - American actress and singer.
  • Birdie Africa - Survivor of the 1985 MOVE bombing in Philadelphia.
  • Birdie Sweeney - American actress in the early 20th century.
  • Birdie York - American actress known for "The Big Broadcast" (1932).
  • Birdie McLaughlin - American actress in the early 20th century.
  • Birdie Haddad - American actress known for "The Big Broadcast" (1932).

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