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Parrot Name Generator

Generate a list of name ideas for your parrot. Tell us about your animal. What makes it unique? Do you prefer human or animal-sounding names? The more you share, the better we’ll do!

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Tropical parrot names

Sun-soaked names from the rainforests and islands parrots come from.

  • Mango
  • Kiwi
  • Coco
  • Rio
  • Tiki
  • Papaya
  • Guava
  • Calypso
  • Havana
  • Bali
  • Fiji
  • Maui
  • Lani
  • Samba
  • Salsa
  • Marley
  • Cabana
  • Breeze

Green parrot names

Green is the classic wild parrot color, and these names lean all the way in.

  • Pickle
  • Pistachio
  • Olive
  • Basil
  • Sage
  • Fern
  • Ivy
  • Jade
  • Emerald
  • Clover
  • Lime
  • Pesto
  • Guacamole
  • Sprout
  • Kale
  • Matcha
  • Peridot
  • Shamrock

Talkative and pirate-tradition names

Nods to Polly, Long John Silver's shoulder, and every chatterbox since.

  • Polly
  • Captain
  • Flint
  • Silver
  • Jack
  • Cutlass
  • Matey
  • Jolly
  • Bucky
  • Echo
  • Gabby
  • Chatterbox
  • Jabber
  • Pepper
  • Peanut
  • Kiki
  • Ricky
  • Cracker

Artistic and elegant names

Painters, composers, and lyrical picks for a bird that is basically living art.

  • Picasso
  • Monet
  • Matisse
  • Dali
  • Frida
  • Rembrandt
  • Aria
  • Lyric
  • Sonnet
  • Poet
  • Figaro
  • Carmen
  • Aida
  • Mozart
  • Vivaldi
  • Opal
  • Celeste
  • Gatsby

Funny parrot names

For the feathered comedian who already heckles the whole household.

  • Parrot Hilton
  • Bird Reynolds
  • Feather Locklear
  • Sir Squawks-a-Lot
  • Wingman
  • Squawk
  • Beaky
  • Nacho
  • Nugget
  • Taco
  • Disco
  • Gizmo
  • Noodle
  • Biscuit
  • Churro
  • Chicken
  • Pretzel
  • Potato

Frequently asked questions

What names can parrots say best?

Parrots pronounce short names with crisp, hard consonants most clearly, so one or two syllable picks like Kiki, Pepper, Coco, or Jack come out well. Sounds like k, p, t, and b are easier for them than soft l or th sounds. Since many parrots learn to say their own name, choose one you would enjoy hearing repeated in their voice.

What are good names for a green parrot?

Green is the most common wild-type parrot color, from Amazons to Quakers to Indian ringnecks, so food and plant names are a natural fit. Pickle, Pistachio, Basil, Kiwi, and Guacamole are keeper favorites, while Jade, Emerald, and Peridot give the same idea a more elegant finish.

Do parrots learn their own names?

Yes. Most parrots learn to recognize and respond to their name, and good talkers like African greys, Amazons, and budgies will often say it themselves. Many go further and pick up the names of other pets and family members, then use them to call for attention or, famously, to summon the dog.

Why are pirate parrots named Polly?

Polly has been the stock parrot name in English since the 1600s, and Robert Louis Stevenson cemented the pirate link in Treasure Island with Long John Silver's parrot, Captain Flint. Real pirates likely did keep parrots as valuable exotic cargo. If you go this route, Flint, Silver, and Matey carry the tradition nicely, and you can create a free profile for your parrot on Creatures to share its name, photos, and best phrases.