English

Starling

Pronounced STAR-lingShare

Meaning: Starling bird; also an English surname name

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Starling can refer directly to the bird or continue an English surname. It fits the English word-name tradition; its ending does not make it a literal little-star name.

Nicknames

  • Star

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Starling comes from English.

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