Find out how popular the first name Byrdie has been for the last 10 years (from 2014 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Byrdie by gender

Based on the last 10 years of data, Byrdie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 26 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Byrdie.

The history of the first name Byrdie

The name Byrdie is believed to have its origins in the Middle English language, emerging around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be a diminutive or pet form of the name Bridget, which itself derives from the ancient Irish name Brighid. Brighid was the name of a Celtic goddess associated with fertility, healing, and poetry.

While the name Byrdie does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its root name Bridget has connections to early Christian saints. One of the most notable was Saint Brigid of Kildare, an Irish nun and abbess who lived in the 5th century and is celebrated as one of the patron saints of Ireland.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Byrdie come from English parish records and census data from the late 16th and early 17th centuries. It was particularly prevalent in rural areas of England and Wales during this time period, possibly reflecting its pastoral or nature-related connotations.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Byrdie. One of the earliest was Byrdie Bell (c. 1570-1640), an English Catholic nun and member of the Brigittine Order, who lived during the reign of King James I. Another was Byrdie Thompson (1791-1872), an American herbalist and midwife from Virginia, renowned for her knowledge of traditional medicinal plants.

In the 19th century, Byrdie Everett (1832-1910) was an English writer and poet who published several collections of verse under her married name, Byrdie Everett-Green. Byrdie Hendricks (1885-1962) was a British stage actress and performer who appeared in several West End productions during the early 20th century.

More recently, Byrdie Bell (1916-1998) was an American jazz singer and pianist who performed regularly in New York City and recorded several albums in the 1950s and 1960s.

Data source

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