150+ Unique 3 Letter Bird Names With Meanings For Your Pet Bird

Looking for a unique name for your new feathered friend? Why not consider one of the many three letter bird names out there.

These short and sweet names are perfect for those who want a catchy name that’s easy to remember.

So whether you’re looking for something unusual or classic, check out our list of 3 letter bird names and find the perfect fit for your pet!

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1 3 Letter Male Bird Names

2 3 Letter Female Bird Names

3 Letter Male Bird Names

Names	Meanings
Ned	A nice three-letter name with longer nicknames, just as Eddie or Teddy.
Adi	Pronounced Ah-dee, Adi is a Hebrew word for “jewel.”
Cyd	Cyd is a Greek name that can be gender neutral, and a unique name for a boy.
Abe	A strong three letter name, most known for “Honest Abe.”
Don	A more classic name that allows for longer nicknames, such as Donnie or Donny.
Job	A Hebrew name from the Bible, Job is popular for its biblical origin.
Nye	Nye is of Welsh origin and not a name you see often.
Del	Pronounced Dehl, this is a less common name that would be perfect for a boy.
Lee	A very simple, easy to pronounce, three-letter name for a boy.
Tim	Tim is a popular name in many countries, and allows room for longer nicknames such as Timmy.
Kaz	A much less popular name, this would make a unique option for a boy.
Cam	A modern name that can be gender neutral, and is a great choice for a boy.
Zeb	If you’re looking for something unique and interesting, Zeb is a great choice.
Ben	Popular across the world, Ben is a common three-letter name for a boy.
Leo	Typically meaning “lion” or “the star.”
Asa	Asa is a Hebrew name found in the bible, most commonly pronounced Ay-sah
Jem	A youthful name that is easy to pronounce for a little boy.
Zac	Pronounced Zak, other variations include Zach, Zack and sometimes Zak.
Sid	Pronounced the same, but a more common spelling of Cyd.
Nox	A Latin name meaning “night,” Nox is a unique name for a boy.
Ace	A popular name in the United States, Ace is a nickname for an expert, a great meaning for a little boy.
Bob	A simple three-letter name that allows for longer nicknames, such as Bobbie or Bobby.
Fox	Most commonly found in the United States or England, Fox is a surprisingly popular name for boys.
Rex	Rex is Latin for “king,” a strong meaning for a boy’s name.
Mac	Quick and easy, this three-letter name is especially great for boys with longer last names.
Dax	Dax has gained popularity as a boy’s name recently.
Nat	A gender-neutral name that is most popular in the United States.
Sal	A simple and fairly common three-letter name, this is a gender-neutral option that would work well for a boy.
Kai	Currently very popular, Kai is Hawaiian for “ocean.”
Art	Art means “bear.”
Paz	Spanish for “peace,” Paz is a beautiful name for a boy.
Cid	Cid means “master” in Spanish and is a strong name for a boy.
Ray	Wonderful on its own or as a nickname, Ray is a great name for a boy.
Lex	Pronounced Lehks, this is a less popular name that would help a boy stand out.
Tad	If you’re looking for a short name for a boy, Tad is a popular American choice.
Taj	Taj means “crown” in Arabic, and is a royal name for a little boy.
Hal	A simple three-letter name that has held popularity in the United States.
Pat	Typically meaning “noble”, this is an easy and popular three-letter name for a boy.
Tay	A great gender-neutral option, Tay is an easy to pronounce short name for a boy.
Cal	Cal is a great name for a boy, though informal it gives off a feeling of strength.
Len	Another short name that allows room for a longer nickname, such as Lennie or Lenny.
Mel	Made popular in the entertainment industry by both Mel Gibson and Mel Brooks.
Alf	An easy three-letter name that can have a longer nickname, such as Alfie.
Dan	Dan is a biblical name that is popular in many countries, but most often found in the United States.
Jeb	Pronounced Jehb, this is a less common name that would work well for a boy.
Ode	Known for its musical background, an ode is a lyrical stanza or poem.
Ken	Coming from Scotland, Ken means “handsome.”
Eli	A three-letter name from the bible, Eli is very popular across the world and particularly high on the charts in the United States currently.
Ian	Currently very popular in the United States, Ian is typically pronounced either Eye-and or Ee-an.
Jax	A perfect three-letter name that has gained recent popularity, Jax can be a form of Jackson or can be used on its own.
Sam	Sam is a popular three-letter name worldwide, perfect on its own or as a nickname.
Gus	A strong three letter name for a boy.
Lou	An informal but popular name across the world.
Max	Super popular worldwide, Max is simple but a strong name for a boy.
Gil	Gil means “joy” in Hebrew, a wonderful meaning for the name of a child.
Avi	Avi means “my father” in Hewbrew and “sun” in Eastern Indian languages.
Stu	Pronounced Stoo, Stu is short and sweet and not very common today.
Jim	A classic boy name popular in many countries.
Jon	Popular worldwide, Jon can be pronounced either Yon or Jahn.
Joe	An all American name, Joe is popular both as itself and as a nickname.
Jay	A popular three-letter name that allows for longer nicknames, like Jace or Jimmy.
Teo	Pronounced Teh-o, Teo is Italian and means “divine gift,” a strong meaning for a name.
Ash	This is a great gender-neutral name meaning “tree.”
Tom	From Tom Sawyer to Tom Brady to Tom Cruise, there are many famous Tom’s you can name your son after.
Jed	Jed has a biblical origin and is most popular in England and the United States.
Cai	A unique name that has a Welsh and Swedish history.
Rob	A nice short name that allows for longer nicknames, such as Robbie or Bobby.
Roy	Roy is of Scottish origin, but is currently popular worldwide.
Ron	Easy to pronounce, Ron is a great name for a boy.
Des	Pronounced Dehz, this is a less common three-letter name that will give a boy some uniqueness.
Ted	Ted is a popular name for a boy, with longer nickname options such as Teddy or Eddie.
Moe	Not a well known name, Moe could be a unique name for your boy.
Wes	You won’t have to worry about misspelling or mispronunciations with the name Wes.
Bud	An informal three letter name that is most popular in the United States.
Koa	Hawaiian for “warrior,” this is a strong name for a boy.

3 Letter Female Bird Names

Names	Meanings
Ada	With German heritage, pronounced Ay-dah, this is a feminine pretty name.
Ady	Pronounced Ahh-dee, other forms are Adi, Addy and Addie.
Ali	Pronounced Al-ee, this is a more unique way to spell Ally and less formal than Alison or Alexandra.
Amy	A more American form of the French name Amée, which means “beloved.”
Ana	Can be pronounced Ah-na or A-na, this name has Spanish heritage, but can be used with your own personal flare.
Ani	Typically pronounced A-nee this is a more unique three letter name for a girl.
Ann	A classic English name that is very popular both in the three letter spelling as well as Anne.
Ava	Pronounced Ay-vah, this three letter name has been in the top ten names for girls in the United States recently.
Bay	A gender-neutral name that is short and sweet.
Bea	Pronounced Bee, this is a classic name with a rich history.
Bev	Pronounced Behv, often short for Beverly.
Cai	A gender-neutral name that means “rejoice.”
Cat	Pronounced Kat, sometimes short for Catherine or Cathy but also cute on it’s own.
Daw	This name has Thai heritage and means stars, a lovely meaning for a girl’s name.
Deb	Pronounced Dehb, a simple name that is fairly common .
Del	Pronounced Dehl, this name is used for both male and females, and has a nice ring to it.
Des	Pronounced Dehz, even with a short three letter name you can still have a nickname such as Desi.
Dia	Pronounced Dee-ah, this is Spanish for “day.”
Dot	With a Greek origin, Dot means “gift of God.”
Eve	With religious undertones, Eve is a popular girl name.
Eva	Typically pronounced either Ee-va or Eh-vah, you can pick which way you prefer for pronunciation.
Flo	Not incredibly popular, this three letter name allows you to have some uniqueness for a girl.
Gia	An Italian name, Gia means “God is Gracious.”
Ida	Ida is a German name, but has popularity across the world.
Ina	Pronounced both Ee-nah and Ie-nah, pretty for a girl in both pronunciations.
Ira	Ira is a gender-neutral name, a great three letter option for a girl.
Iva	Similar to Ivy, this is a cute name for a girl.
Ivy	Named for the climbing plant, Ivy is currently a popular name in the United States..
Jan	Pronounced Yahn for boys and Jan for girls, this is a sweet and simple three letter name.
Jem	Another form of Gem, this is a pretty name for a girl.
Joy	Of course meaning happiness, this is a perfect meaning for a baby girl.
Kat	Kat means pure, a lovely meaning for a girl’s name.
Kay	Kay is Greek for rejoice, and is a popular name worldwide.
Kia	Pronounced Kee-ah, this name has an African history.
Kim	A short three letter name that allows for longer nicknames, such as Kimmy or Kimmie.
Kit	Kit is a gender-neutral name that works well for both boys and girls.
Kya	Typically pronounced Kai-ah, this is a more unique three letter name for a girl.
Lan	Lan is a Chinese flower, making it a beautiful name for a girl.
Lea	Pronounced both Leh-ah and Lee, Lea is currently popular across the world.
Liv	Celebrity status with actresses such as Liv Tyler and Liv Ullman, this is a popular three letter girl name.
Liz	A more informal name than the classic Elizabeth, this is a simple three letter girl name.
Lou	A great gender-neutral option if you’re looking for a simple, easy to pronounce name.
Luz	Spanish for light, this makes a pretty name for a girl.
Mac	A short form for a more formalized name like Mackenzie.
Mae	Pronounced like the month, May, this name is popular especially in the United States.
Mai	A Japanese name that means dance, Mai is a pretty name for a girl.
Maj	If you’re looking for unique, Maj is a lesser known name.
May	Just like the month, May comes from Maia, a Roman Goddess, giving a girl a royal name.
Mea	A variant of Mia, Mea has both an Italian and Swedish background.
Meg	As both an informal and simple option, Meg is a great three letter option.
Mel	A nice gender neutral option, Mel works well as a three letter name.
Mia	If you’re looking for a popular name, Mia ranks high across the world, especially right now in the United States.
Mya	Pronounced either Mee-yah or My-ah, this is a great three letter option.
Nia	Currently high on the popularity charts for the United States, Nia is Welsh and means bright.
Noa	With Hebrew meaning, Noa is a more feminine option than Noah.
Nyx	Greek for night, Nyx is most commonly pronounced Niks.
Pam	A very simple and basic three letter name that works well for girls.
Rae	An English name that has held steady popularity in the United States.
Ren	A gender-neutral name that has less popularity, this is a great three letter name if you are looking for uniqueness.
Rey	A gender-neutral name meaning king, Rey can give a feeling of royalty to a child.
Ria	Typically pronounced Ree-ah, this is a pretty three letter name for a girl.
Rue	Pronounced Roo, this is named for an herb and is a more unusual name.
Sal	A cute and simple three letter name that works well for both boys and girls.
Sam	Most commonly associated with both Samuel and Samantha, Sam would make a cute non-traditional girl name.
Sol	Meaning sun, Sol is a beautiful Spanish name for a girl.
Sue	Popular in the United States, Sue is a simple and easy name for a girl.
Sky	Sky is gaining popularity in the United States, a big name for a little girl.
Tal	A Hebrew name meaning morning dew, this is a pretty meaning for a girl’s name.
Tia	Pronounced Tee-ah, this is a pretty Spanish name for a girl.
Ula	An unfamiliar name allowing some uniqueness for a girl.
Val	Short and sweet, we like this three letter name for girls.
Vox	Latin for voice, this is a non traditional name that gives a girl a spark.
Yue	Chinese for moon, pronounced You-eh, this is beautiful for a girl.
Zia	An unusual name that is so pretty for a girl.
Zoe	Pronounced Zo-ee this name is popular worldwide, especially in the United States.

So, what are your favorite 3 letter bird names? We hope you enjoyed this post and if you are looking for more ideas, you can visit our complete pet bird names.