How to name a boy or girl parrot - list of names

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.

What to consider when choosing a name

It's difficult to choose a nickname. To do this, you need to rely on several aspects and features of the parrot.

What to consider when choosing a name for a parrot

Breed

The size of the bird depends on the subspecies. It is better to call small pets affectionately: Nancy, Yosya, Venya.

Serious and exotic nicknames are suitable for representatives of large breeds: Pedro, Rodrigo, Amanda.

Appearance of the feathered

It's easy to choose a nickname depending on the color.

1. For a yellow pet I recommend: Gold (translated from English: golden), Zlata, Sunny.
2. Green birds are called: Greenfinch, Kiwi, Yakhont.
3. Suitable for blue parrots: Aqua, Goluba, Forget-me-not.
4. White color is associated with the words: Snowflake, Raffaello, Coconut.

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:

What sounds should be present in the name

It is advisable to use words that contain the following letters: “r”, “sh”, “h”, “s”, “o”, “a”, “e”, “yu”.

Preferred sounds in a parrot's name

The clear letter “r”, as well as hissing sounds, help the bird quickly remember its nickname and learn to pronounce it clearly. Vowels are easy to stretch out, so pets reproduce them with pleasure.

Sounds that are difficult to pronounce

Parrots, especially budgies, have difficulty pronouncing labial and lingual consonants. It is allowed to use only one such letter in a nickname: “p”, “b”, “f”, “m”, “c”, “l”.

The most suitable names for parrots to pronounce

Based on the list of speaking feathered letters that are convenient and inconvenient for speech, the birds can be called: Dzherik, Romka, Tishka, Gosha, Czech.

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Names for boys parrots

Male parrots need to choose solid and sonorous names that emphasize the valor and courage of the bird: Viking, Felix. Complex nicknames are suitable for talking birds. The most common names for boy parrots are:

Nicknames for parrots depending on breed

Suitable for the necklace parrot due to its green plumage: Kiwi, Lime, Jade.

Because of its color, Corella gets nicknames: Duchess, Apricot, Rumyasha.

I have already said what to call lovebirds. Of the less popular options, I remember: Toshka and Totoshka, Terra and Hera.

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Budgerigars are called: Rubik, Ozzy, Tori, Chisha, Yusha.

Names for girls parrots

If you know that you got a female, then try to choose a gentle and romantic name, but at the same time catchy and beautiful. Popular nicknames for girls parrots:

How to accustom a parrot to its name

The most difficult thing is to teach your feathered friend clear pronunciation.

Not just to name, but to pronounce correctly

I warn you right away: training will require patience. In 2-3 minutes the bird will not start quoting Shakespeare.

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Procedure:

1. Get rid of background noise - TV, music, etc.
2. Calmly, without sudden movements, approach the bird and pronounce the desired word in a gentle intonation.
3. The name needs to be repeated every few seconds. Do it emotionally, but not loudly.
4. You can pet your pet at the same time as pronunciation. He will quickly understand who you are talking about.
5. Unclear speech will lead to incorrect memorization. Pronounce the word clearly.
6. If the bird is not in the mood to communicate, is hungry or wants to sleep, training will be of no use.
7. Give a treat as a reward for pronouncing the nickname correctly.

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It will take your pet 1-2 weeks to learn its lesson. The main thing is to behave patiently. You cannot scold the bird or start classes in a bad mood.

Nicknames of parrots. Boys/Girls.

How to choose a name: general tips

Choosing a name is not as simple a task as it seemed at first glance. After all, you should like it and be easy for the bird to reproduce. If the breed is a priori non-speaking, then it’s a little easier. You don’t have to worry about the nuances of pronunciation, but simply choose any name you like. Although here you also need to try.

Foreign names are often used . If, for example, there are a couple of parrots, they like to give legendary nicknames, for example, Kai and Gerda, Bonnie and Clyde, Scarlett and Rhett.

Sometimes the owner names God's creature with a sense of humor: Skoda, Chatterbox, Grumpy, Donut, etc. This, of course, is a bold decision, because when purchasing a bird, you do not yet know its nature and character.

Important! It is very undesirable to rename an animal - for a bird this is a break in the pattern.

Although it happens the other way around - from the first seconds, the tailed one already has such pronounced individual characteristics that they clearly ask for reflective names: Vyuzhik, Whirlwind, Shustrik, Tishka.

Some owners like to give double names like: Mary Poppins, Jean Jacques. You may have difficulty with the bird not responding to any contraction. Or immediately accustom him to the abbreviated name.

They also use variants of “unisex” , for example: Quilly, Robertino, Ricky - this is if at the time the bird appears in the house there is no complete certainty about its gender.

Nicknames for females

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:

What do you call a pair of birds?

Names for a boy and a girl living together should be perceived differently based on the set of sounds. If you do not take this into account, it will be difficult for birds to distinguish their nickname.

There are popular duet names:

• Othello and Desdemona;
• Cruz and Eden;
• Ken and Barbie.
• Marquis and Milady;
• Bonnie and Clyde;
• Orpheus and Eurydice;
• Tatiana and Onegin;
• Sultan and Roksolana;

Based on this principle, it is not at all necessary to choose a nickname. You can simply take a list of names for parrots and choose ones that sound different but go well together:

• Tommy and Gretta;
• Fedya and Monya;
• Venya and Lyalya;
• Doric and Zhizha.

If you want to give the female the nickname Georgette, the male must be at least Dormidont. There can be a lot of variations. Nicknames must be said out loud to understand how they sound next to each other. The combination of Kuzi and Milady, Caesar and Glasha is unsuccessful for Corella parrots.

Choosing a nickname for a feathered pet

A new pet has appeared in your family, and you just can’t decide on a name. Of course, this is not an easy task, because parrots live not a year or two, but more than 10 years. You must approach the choice of nickname with all responsibility so that a true friend appears in your life. The name of the parrot must also be given taking into account its vocal characteristics, so that it will soon learn to pronounce its nickname. Various names for boy parrots and names for girl parrots can be found further in the table.

General recommendations

Often, owners of birds choose nicknames for them without thinking about those around them. Think carefully about what to name your parrot. You should not choose an obscene or abusive name for a friend, so that he does not suddenly shout out his nickname, for example, in front of children. It’s better to give cool names that, on the contrary, can cheer you and your guests up. A non-speaking parrot can be called anything you like, but a speaking one should be given a special name. Long nicknames are difficult for parrots to pronounce; you will have to work with your pet to teach him to pronounce his name correctly and beautifully.

The hissing sounds, “ch”, “k”, “sh” are best mastered by parrots. Birds also like the growling sound “r”; they easily learn to pronounce nicknames containing this sound.

Much attention should be paid to vowel sounds. Parrots pronounce words melodiously, that is, they draw out the vowels “Go-o-osha”

Parrots have difficulty pronouncing sonorant consonants: “n”, “l”, “m”. Some species have difficulty pronouncing sounds such as “s”, “z” and “ts”. Of course, after long and hard training, the parrot will be able to pronounce them. But don’t you want your pet to be screaming its name after the first lessons?

Sometimes parrots are given double names, for example, Mickey Mouse, Merry Poppins, Sherlock Holmes. When giving such a nickname to a bird, be prepared that the bird will only respond to its full name. It is unlikely that you will be able to accustom your parrot to its abbreviated nickname. Choose a name that is convenient for both your pronunciation and your pet’s pronunciation.

A parrot can be called:

• by the name of your favorite movie character: Terminator, Shrek, Stirlitz, Rocky, Zhiglov, Ricci, Rassomakha;
• by the name of a literary character: Azazzelo, Holmes, Watson, Gulliver, Lannister, Lolita;
• by name or surname of famous people: Sentra, Putin, Kalashnikov, Pugacheva, Kobzon, Tyson, Twain, Pushkin, Murphy, Kutuzov, Rokossovsky.

Take a closer look at your parrot, maybe some features are noticeable in its appearance or behavior... So name it based on its features: Zipper, Whirlwind, Storm, Tenderness...

Most often, it is very difficult to determine the sex of parrots; not even every experienced ornithologist will be able to identify a male or female at first glance. Therefore, you can choose a neutral name for the bird, so to speak, unisex. Often they buy a couple of parrots at once, so the question arises of what to name a boy’s parrot, and what to name a girl’s parrot.

A successful choice of a nickname for a bird does not guarantee that it will be instantly learned. You need to exercise your pet for at least a few minutes every day. The nickname must be pronounced affectionately, gently, in a loving voice. Over time, the bird will get used to its name and will try to repeat it. Don’t scold your pet if he doesn’t succeed, because everything needs to be learned. After the parrot has mastered the name, it will begin to learn other simple words and then form phrases. Females are more suggestible in terms of learning.

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Nicknames for males

How to call your pet?

Using his name, of course. For this purpose, you choose what to name the female or male parrot. You should say your pet's name as often as possible. Especially when he is still learning to pronounce it. When calling a bird or drawing its attention to something, say its name gently and slowly. He must hear every sound of his nickname and remember its pronunciation. Warmth in the voice is no less important, because it depends on its presence whether the bird wants to respond to the name given to it.

Pronounce the bird's name clearly and clearly. New sounds should not appear in it, and even more so it should not be distorted. Children tend to change the sound composition of pet names. So before you name a white parrot Gabriel, think about whether it will turn into “Gawliel.”

If your family has children who will interact with a parrot, warn them that the bird quickly remembers what you call it, so you need to pronounce its name correctly.

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.

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.

Let's name the feathered boy

So, we offer options for nicknames that are suitable for parrots, in alphabetical order:

A, B - Alex, Abrasha, Alf, Albert, Ara, Archie, Arik, Arkasha, Arkhip, Viola, Ataman, Argo, Almaz, Astrik, Afonka, Bush, Baksik, Berkut, Borka, Billy, Busik, Boss, Bruce, Brawler.

V, D, D - Venya, Vinch, Vint, Vax, Willie, Volt, Vulcan, Le Havre, Guy, Gavroche, Garrick, Gosha, Hermes, Godric, Grisha, Hussar, Dick, Danko, Joe, Jack, Jackson, Duchess, Joy, Dobby.

E, F, Z, K - Ershik, Hedgehog, Eroshka, Egor, Jacques, Zheka, Zhanik, Zhora, Zhorzhik, Jean, Zero, Zephyr, Zenit, Zeus, Zero, Kant, Coco, Kapitosha, Kiryusha, Karlusha, Klepa, Clement, Krosha, Kostik, Kuzya, Crash, Cucaracha.

L, M, N - Leon, Lord, Lelik, Fierce, Lexus, Max, Michael, Marquis, Mickey, Motya, Tycoon, Misha, Monya, Nick, Nord, Nils, Nobel, Norman, Nicky.

O, P, R, S - Ostap, Eagle, Ogonyok, Oscar, Pegasus, Petya, Pathos, Prosha, Petrusha, Pont, Pushkin, Pierre, Prince, Fawn, Ricky, Rocky, Romeo, Rurik, Rostik, Ruslan, Ryzhik, Roger, Sema, Samurai, Octopus, Smiley, Sushik.

T, U, F - Cumin, Tima, Tagir, Tishka, Trym, Trash, Tori, Trepa, Timur, Topaz, Umka, Hurricane, Urgant, Unt, Usik, Funtik, Fred, Felix, Figaro, Fima, Fidel, Flint, Flusha.

X, C, H - Hipa, Hunt, Harvey, Slurp, Hasan, Hippie, Tsigan, Citrus, Caesar, Chucha, Chelsea, Chick, Cherry, Chip, Chibis, Shrek, Schweppes, Shumik, Sherkhan, Chef, Shurik, Bumblebee.

E, Yu, I - Edd, Ethik, Andy, Erwin, Elvis, Einstein, Yusha, Yuddy, Yunga, Yuji, Jason, Yasha, Yarosha, Yantar, Yarik.