Meaning & Origin
A female given name from English.
Birdie is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old English origin, a pet form meaning 'little bird' — from the Old English bridd (bird, young bird). It was used as a given name in the 19th and early 20th centuries, often as a nickname for Bertha, Bridget, or Roberta.
Birdie is one of the most delightful names in the vintage revival — it sounds like a spring morning, a sweet song, and a simpler era all at once. With nearly 14,500 U.S. births over the decades, it has real history. Actress Busy Philipps named her daughter Birdie, and the name has been gaining momentum as parents discover its irresistible combination of warmth and whimsy.