TheNameDBBirdie
FeminineMeaning
A small bird or a term of endearment, also used in golf to denote a score one under par.
Etymology
Birdie is a diminutive or affectionate form derived from the English word 'bird,' with the diminutive suffix '-ie.' The golf term 'birdie' emerged in the late 19th century from American slang.
About the Name Birdie
Birdie was used as a given name primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often as a nickname for girls. It reflects the Victorian and Edwardian era's fondness for nature-inspired and diminutive names.