The Ultimate List of Parrot Names (From Tweety to Long John Silver)

Naming a parrot is a special privilege, especially since they’re one of the only pets who can say their name. Plus, considering how long parrots live, it’s a title you could be hearing for the rest of your life. So, take your time, and choose wisely as you scroll through our complete list of parrot names.

Should your parrot be named something pirate-themed like Captain, or perhaps a more human-like name such as Nirell? The choice is all yours! Read on to discover the perfect fit.

Parrot Names for Foodies

Food names give you a chance to highlight your parrot’s personality. It’s not just a name, it’s a flavorful title that says something about your pet. For a parrot who’s sweet and sassy, consider naming them Starburst. Or for a more laidback fellow, choose a title like Oatmeal or Oats for short. 

• Kimchi
• Tofu
• Skittles
• Starburst
• Dumpling
• Eggroll
• Cinnamon
• Paprika
• Oatmeal
• Avocado
• Sushi
• Noodle
• Tootsie Roll
• Lollipop
• Celery Stick
• Nutmeg
• Emerald
• Pepper
• Ham
• Dijon
• Pumpkin
• Elphaba
• Daikon
• Kola
• Snickers
• Jack
• Carrot
• Twix
• Haribro
• Fennel
• Sugar
• Asparagus
• Parsnip
• Snap Pea
• Muffin
• Falafel
• Lime
• Praline
• Cream Cheese
• Taco
• Flaxseed
• Sunflower
• Hershey
• Fondue
• Ginger
• Cocoa
• Radicchio
• Spice
• Pancake
• Drumstick
• Jelly Bean
• Pecans
• Cedar
• Kale
• Chip
• Jade
• Kermit
• Mushroom
• Queso
• Chickpea
• Chestnut
• Mojito
• Cabbage
• Blueberry
• Vanilla
• Cashew
• Corn
• Honeydew
• Cucumber
• Taco
• Pop Tart
• Clove
• Pepper
• Twix
• Walnut
• Couscous
• Artichoke
• Peaches
• Macadamia
• Jellybean
• Potato
• Pistachios
• Waffles
• Green Bean
• Omelet
• Hazelnut
• Cracker
• Honey
• Curry
• Chive
• Coffee Bean 
• Bagel
• Sprite
• Kiwi
• Okra
• Peanut
• Candy
• Gumby
• Olive
• Celery
• Pickles
• Pretzel
• Almonds

Top Guy Names Over the Last Century

Human names can make your parrot distinguished. It’s a way of recognizing they’re a member of your family too. Imagine casually introducing Nirell, Kameron, or Nestor to friends when they visit your house. Check out this list of the top 100 male names from the last century, according to the SSA, to find the perfect match.

• James
• Robert
• John
• Michael
• David
• William
• Richard
• Joseph
• Thomas
• Christopher
• Charles
• Daniel
• Matthew
• Anthony
• Mark
• Donald
• Steven
• Andrew
• Paul
• Joshua
• Kenneth
• Kevin
• Brian
• George
• Timothy
• Ronald
• Jason
• Edward
• Jeffrey
• Ryan
• Jacob
• Gary
• Nicholas
• Eric
• Jonathan
• Stephen
• Larry
• Justin
• Scott
• Brandon
• Benjamin
• Samuel
• Gregory
• Alexander
• Patrick
• Frank
• Raymond
• Jack
• Dennis
• Jerry
• Tyler
• Aaron
• Jose
• Adam
• Nathan
• Henry
• Zachary
• Douglas
• Peter
• Kyle
• Noah
• Ethan
• Jeremy
• Walter
• Christian
• Keith
• Roger
• Terry
• Austin
• Sean
• Gerald
• Carl
• Harold
• Dylan
• Arthur
• Lawrence
• Jordan
• Jesse
• Bryan
• Billy
• Bruce
• Gabriel
• Joe
• Logan
• Alan
• Juan
• Albert
• Willie
• Elijah
• Wayne
• Randy
• Vincent
• Mason
• Roy
•  Ralph
• Bobby
• Russell
• Bradley
• Philip
• Eugene

Eugene, which means means “noble”, is a great title for a classy parrot. For the brave and powerful parrot, there’s Randy, a gender-neutral title that means “wolf” or “shield”.

Top Gal Names Over the Last Century

Now for the top 100 female names over the last century, according to the SSA. Maybe your parrot’s destined to be a Mary or a loving Laura. Let’s see which names strike a chord.

• Mary
• Patricia
• Jennifer
• Linda
• Elizabeth
• Barbara
• Susan
• Jessica
• Sarah
• Karen
• Lisa
• Nancy
• Betty
• Sandra
• Margaret
• Ashley
• Kimberly
• Emily
• Donna
• Michelle
• Carol
• Amanda
• Melissa
• Deborah
• Stephanie
• Dorothy
• Rebecca
• Sharon
• Laura
• Cynthia
• Amy
• Kathleen
• Angela
• Shirley
• Brenda
• Emma
• Anna
• Pamela
• Nicole
• Samantha
• Katherine
• Christine
• Helen
• Debra
• Rachel
• Carolyn
• Janet
• Maria
• Catherine
• Heather
• Diane
• Olivia
• Julie
• Joyce
• Victoria
• Ruth
• Virginia
• Lauren
• Kelly
• Christina
• Joan
• Evelyn
• Judith
• Andrea
• Hannah
• Megan
• Cheryl
• Jacqueline
• Martha
• Madison
• Teresa
• Gloria
• Sara
• Janice
• Ann
• Kathryn
• Abigail
• Sophia
• Frances
• Jean
• Alice
• Judy
• Isabella
• Julia
• Grace
• Amber
• Denise
• Danielle
• Marilyn
• Beverly
• Charlotte
• Natalie
• Theresa
• Diana
• Brittany
• Doris
• Kayla
• Alexis
• Lori
• Eugene

Say the names out loud to see if they suit your parrot. It can also help to look up their meanings. For instance, Doris means “gift from the sea”, and Amber can mean “fierce one”. 

Pirate Names for Your Parrot

Argh matey! Not many animals can pull off a pirate name, but parrots can. For a parrot who’s in charge, consider a title like Captain or Admiral. Or maybe your parrot’s more of a Matey or Smee. 

• Steve the Pirate
• Admiral 
• Matey
• Smee
• Sea Legs
• Sally the Feared
• Storm
• Pirate Bradford the Pale
• Calico Jack
• Calico
• Mace
• Ransom
• Sinkler
• Captain Jack Sparrow
• Rapscallion
• Long John Silver
• Black Bill The Feared
• Bones
• Ahoy
• Booty
• Jelly Legs
• Admiral Feathers
• Lazy Bones
• Sinker
• Whale Eye Judy
• Howell Davis
• Cutlass
• William Kidd
• Captain Kai
• Mary Read
• Buccaneer
• Janie Big-Eye
• Captain Morgan
• Lazy Eye Louie
• Serpent’s Revenge
• Crimson Seadog
• William Dampier
• Bartholomew
• Silver-Tooth Samuel
• Gideon Quell
• Silver-Hook
• Captain Crawford
• Voodoo Wendy
• Barbossa
• Opal Sea-Wolf
• Captain Polly
• Captain Crabby
• Jacob Cutter
• Big Jones
• Patchy
• Jack Ketch
• Blackbeard
• Stede Bonnet
• Goldgrubber
• Bird Eye Ross
• Handsome Jimmy
• Raider
• Captain Fish-Lips
• Strumpet
• Bucko
• Bilge Rat
• Musclemouth Mo
• Gordon Rough
• Bucko
• Admiral Simpson
• Barnacle Breath
• Ella Treasures
• Pirate Earbeard
• Captain Jolly
• Nerissa
• Francis Drake
• Swashbuckler
• Anne Bonny
• Grampus
• Stinker
• Davy Jones
• Parley
• Yellowbeard
• Pirate Silver Tooth
• Dana Dagger
• Thomas Tew
• Gus
• Sylvester Shadows
• Peg Leg Polly
• Old Chipper
• Bluebeard
• Paddy Sparrow
• Sylvester Shadows
• Pirate Gray Beard
• Lionheart Hildom
• Tew
• Oceane
• Mutiny
• Captain Drake Deranged
• Lady Tide

Still, having trouble picking the right pirate name? Then choose any normal name, and follow it with “the Feared”. Like Polly the Feared, Jake the Feared, or Mike the Feared. Say them out loud and see which one feels right.

Names for a Green Parrot

Think about giving a shoutout to Oscar the Grouch or Donatello when picking a name for your green bird. If they have a feisty reputation, why not go with a title like Hulk? And for a chilled-out, friendly parrot, Kermit is always a solid choice.

• Oscar the Grouch
• Swamp Thing
• Alligator
• Turtle
• Donatello
• Gumby
• Grinch
• Peacock
• Kermit the Frog
• Groot
• Yoshi
• The Green Lantern
• Tinkerbell
• Meadow
• Peter Pan
• Hulk
• Frog
• Neon
• Luigi
• Gumby
• She-Hulk
• Yoda
• Dill
• Camo
• Gator
• Pistachio
• Bean
• Brussel Sprout
• Moss
• Celery
• Leaf
• Basil
• Chive
• Fennel
• Cucumber
• Amazon
• Peabody
• Jade
• Zucchini
• Emerald
• Spearmint
• Chloe
• Aloe
• Pine
• Pesto
• Pea
• Sprout
• Bean
• Minty
• Kale
• Flora
• Jade
• Shrek
• Bud
• Lime
• Kiwi
• Lucky
• Ivy
• Jasper
• Eartha
• Celly
• Jade
• Bell Pepper
• Okra
• Artichoke
• Envy
• Sweet Pea
• Sage
• Emerald
• Thyme
• Bay
• Broccoli
• Forest
• Cactus
• Shamrock
• Beryl
• Peppermint
• Holly
• Chartreuse
• Teal
• Evergreen
• Mossy
• Apple
• Moss
• Fern
• Mint
• Greeny
• Peridot
• Jasmine
• Leaf
• Jungle
• Broccoli
• Asparagus
• Lizard
• Bee
• Shrub
• Chartreuse
• Eve
• Cloverleaf
• Clover
• Green Bean
• Olive
• Spinach

Take a look, and you’ll notice we slipped some food-inspired names into the mix too. They’re just too good to resist! Names like Olive, Spinach, and Artichoke are not only green but also have a cool sound to them.

Names for a Red Parrot

Introducing a collection of red-themed parrot names! Whether you prefer laid-back options like Rusty or more sophisticated choices such as Scarlet, the selection offers a variety. If your parrot is the heart of every gathering, consider a playful name like Kool-Aid Guy. 

Some red parrots, like the scarlet macaw, can live up to 30 years. So, take your time and choose a name you can fall in love with.

• Twilight
• Bordeaux
• Fireball
• Kool-Aid Guy or Gal
• Rusty
• Scarlet
• Cardinal
• Sunset
• Flannel
• Scorcher
• Zuko
• Lava
• Burgundy
• Mario
• Chianti
• Flame
• Papaya
• Carmenere
• Candle
• Hellboy
• Claret
• Carmine
• Cinnamon
• Tomato
• Cerise
• Ginger
• Twizzler
• Henna
• Keegan
• Red Hot
• Vermilion
• Cherry
• Deadpool
• Coral
• Jafar
• Hot Rod
• Strawberry
• Apple
• Cooper
• Paprika
• Blush
• Big Red
• Spitfire
• Melon
• Ruby
• Devil
• Red Power Ranger
• Redwood
• Merlot
• Fierce
• Volcano
• Phoenix
• Salsa
• Amber
• Gossamer
• Red Bull
• Mars
• Fire Breath
• Habanero
• Ruby Red
• Iron Man
• Blaze
• Little Red Riding Hood
• Hades
• Chili
• Gingersnap
• Flannery
• Raspberry
• Berry
• Radish
• Clifford (Clifford the Big Red Dog)
• Spice Girl
• Chucky
• Maple
• Bloom

Make your red parrot a hero by giving them a name like Iron Man. Or choose a throwback title like Clifford, from Clifford the Big Red Dog.

Funny Silly Names

Is your parrot the ultimate goofball? Then their name should reflect all of their silly ways. Maybe you’re destined to be the owner of a Yacko, Fizz, or Goober.

• Angry Bird
• Birdadette
• Eggward
• Kiddo
• Fizz
• Bongo
• Goober
• Ritzy
• Bixby
• Professor
• Yacko
• Millennial
• Quackers
• Cha Cha
• Dewey
• Siri
• Chatterbox
• Birdy
• Petey
• Bubba
• Ranger
• Jinx
• Nash
• Flossie
• Ember
• Squawkers
• Goofball
• Bilbo
• Boomer
• Beaker
• Chaz
• Gossipper
• Loud Mouth
• King
• Squawkbox
• Paulie
• Sage
• Plucky
• Jewel
• Leo
• Plucker
• Wingman
• Windbag
• Romeo
• Godfather
• Zeke
• Jeeves
• Satan
• Yakky
• Yapper
• Rhea
• Blabberbeak
• Doctor
• Laci
• Delta
• Saltine
• Chirp
• Squacky
• Shorty
• Spike
• Chip
• Elvis
• Lolita
• Fuchsia
• Bird Brain
• Tattletale
• Echo
• Scarlett
• Bead
• Crackers
• Einstein
• Rascal
• Flapper
• Little Bear
• Chaplin
• Julian
• Cocky
• Flash
• Electra
• Google
• Free Bird
• Dewey
• Copy Cat
• Ace
• Chiquita
• Riener
• Fred
• Smarty
• Buster
• Quora
• Chatter
• Alexa
• Giggles
• Whistler
• Donut
• Alien

Famous Bird Character Names

Do you have more than one parrot? Is one a boy and one a girl? Then consider naming them Blue and Jewel, after the two spix macaw characters in Rio. If you haven’t seen the movie, it’s a real treat for bird lovers. Along with the spix macaws, Rio also features other gorgeous birds like the golden conure or red-and-green macaw. 

• Great Owl – The Secret of NIMH
• Miss Prissy – Looney Tunes Universe
• Kessie – Winnie the Pooh
• Zazu – The Lion King
• Bertie – Tuca & Bertie
• Jet the Hawk – Sonic the Hedgehog Universe
• Blu and Jewel – Rio
• Captain Celaeno – My Little Pony
• Scrooge McDuck – DuckTales
• Shirley the Loon – Looney Tunes Universe
• Archimedes Q. Porter – Tarzan
• Chocobo – Final Fantasy
• Nutsy – Robin Hood
• Donald Duck – Disney Universe
• Up – Kevin
• Yellow Beak – Doctor Dolittle
• Birdie the Early Bird – McDonald’s advertising
• Opus the Penguin – Bloom County
• Tennessee Tuxedo – Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales
• Marahute – The Rescuers Down Under
• Daisy the Canary – The Great Mouse Detective
• Big Bird – Sesame Street
• Bianca – The Rescuers
• and Louie – DuckTales
• Dewey
• Private – Madagascar
• Big Red Chicken – Dora the Explorer
• Panchito Pistoles – The Three Caballeros
• Parrot – Swiss Family Robinson
• Orville the Albatross – The Rescuers
• Long John Silver – Muppet Treasure Island
• Rico – Madagascar
• Kes the Porg – Star Wars: The Last Jedi
• Sam Eagle – The Muppet Show
• Condorito – Condorito comic strip
• Winger – The Real Ghostbusters
• The Goodfeathers – Animaniacs
• Hei Hei the Rooster – Moana
• Toucan Sam – Froot Loops Advertising
• Karoo – One Piece
• Road Runner – Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series
• Hawkgirl – DC Comics
• Mickey’s Parrot – Various Disney productions featuring Mickey Mouse
• Iago – Aladdin (1992)
• Skipper – Madagascar
• Kowalski – Madagascar
• Fawkes – Harry Potter Series
• Daffy Duck – Looney Tunes
• Woody Woodpecker – ABC Network Cartoon
• José Carioca – The Three Caballeros
• Woodsy Owl – United States Forest Service Advertising
• Kevin – Up
• Scuttle – The Little Mermaid
• Captain Peghook – Muppet Treasure Island
• Hedwig – Harry Potter Series
• Polly – Polly of the Circus
• Baby Huey – Paramount Pictures
• Road Runner – Looney Tunes
• Archimedes – The Sword in the Stone
• Gladstone Gander – Ducktales
• Tweety – Looney Tunes
• Super Chicken – George of the Jungle
• Flit – Pocahontas
• Detective Bill Stork – Hoodwinked!
• Polly – Scary Movie 2
• Sonny the Cuckoo Bird – Cocoa Puffs advertising

Whether it’s Tweety’s quick wit, Zazu’s words of wisdom, or the humorous shenanigans of Donald Duck; each character can add personality to your parrot’s name.

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