330+ Magpie Names [Cute, Unique & Funny Names Ideas]

Magpies are clever, bold, and full of life. With their striking black and white feathers and curious nature, it’s hard not to fall for them. If you’ve got one as a pet or a regular visitor in your yard, you know just how playful and cheeky they can be. Naming one is half the fun.

At namesbirds.com, we’ve put together a big list of Magpie names for you to browse. Whether you’re after something cool, funny, classic, or unusual, you’ll find plenty of ideas here. You’ll also see names inspired by famous magpies, their love of shiny things, and their talkative personalities.

Want something totally different? Our Magpie Name Generator can give you loads of creative ideas in seconds, based on your bird’s look and personality. Many of the names take inspiration from nature, mythology, and pop culture, making it easy to find the perfect match for your clever feathered friend.

Top Magpie Names

These names aim to capture the most recognizable and characteristic features of magpies, such as their striking black-and-white plumage, intelligence, vocalizations, and association with collecting shiny objects.

Names	Meanings
Pied Piper	Refers to their black and white (pied) coloration and sometimes noisy calls.
Chatterer	Highlights their often loud and varied vocalizations.
Collector	Knows they love picking up shiny things.
Brightwing	Refers to the striking white patches on their wings.
Sleek	Describes their smooth and glossy black feathers.
Magus	Latin for "magician," hinting at their intelligence and cunning.
Corvus	Latin for "raven," relating to their corvid family.
Mirror	Suggests their attraction to shiny, reflective surfaces.
Glint	Refers to the sparkle of the objects they collect.
Gabby	A simple and direct name for their talkative nature.
Shadowmark	Refers to their contrasting black and white markings.
Treasure	Represents the shiny trinkets they gather.
Echoer	Highlights their ability to mimic sounds.
Inkwell	Describes their deep, glossy black feathers.
Halo	Refers to the iridescent sheen sometimes visible on their black feathers.
Spyglass	Suggests their keen observation skills.
Oracle	Hinting at their perceived intelligence and knowing nature.
Ravenwing	Combining their black color with their wing structure.
Shimmer	Refers to the subtle iridescence of their plumage.
Mimic	A direct acknowledgment of their sound imitation abilities.
Dapple	Refers to the pattern of black and white.
Cache	Represents their hidden stores of collected items.
Harlequin	Evokes their contrasting black and white patterns.
Obsidian	A dark, glossy volcanic rock, reflecting their black feathers.
Specter	Suggests their quick, sometimes shadowy movements.
Loot	Another term for their collected treasures.
Vocal	A straightforward name for their noisy nature.
Iridescent	Describes the rainbow-like sheen on their black feathers.
Prowler	Suggests their inquisitive and sometimes stealthy movements.
Talisman	Represents a lucky charm, like a shiny object they might collect.

Famous Magpie Names

While individual magpies aren't typically famous in the same way as fictional animal characters, these names draw inspiration from folklore, literature, and cultural associations often linked to magpies.

Names	Meanings
One for Sorrow	The beginning of the famous magpie counting rhyme.
Two for Joy	The second line of the traditional rhyme.
Seven for a Secret	A line from the extended magpie rhyme.
Jackdaw	Another intelligent black bird often associated with magpies.
Raven	Often seen as a bird of omen and intelligence, like magpies.
Crow	Another corvid often linked with stories and myths.
Mercury	Suggests their quick movements and vocalizations.
Loki	Hints at their intelligence and sometimes mischievous behavior.
Hermes	Similar to Mercury, for their swiftness.
Anansi	While a spider, Anansi embodies cleverness often attributed to magpies.
Coyote	Similar to Anansi, representing intelligence and adaptability.
Reynard	Represents cunning, a trait sometimes linked to magpies.
Till Eulenspiegel	His mischievous nature can be likened to some magpie behaviors.
Robin Hood	A loose connection to their collecting habits.
Ali Baba	Links to the idea of finding and keeping treasures.
Sherlock	Highlights their sharp observational skills.
Houdini	Suggests their intelligence and ability to get what they want.
Fagin	A darker association with collecting, but still relevant.
Puck (	His playful trickery can be likened to some magpie antics.
Oberon	Links to their presence in nature and folklore.
Titania	Similar to Oberon, connecting them to the mythical natural world.
Merlin	Represents wisdom and cleverness.
Circe	A more mystical connection to their intriguing nature.
Odin's Ravens	Connects to their intelligence and perceived awareness.
Branwen	A more poetic and slightly melancholic association.
Rhiannon	A stronger link to the avian world and a touch of mystery.
Baba Yaga	A more enigmatic connection to folklore and the natural world.
Griffin	Represents keen eyesight and a majestic presence.
Sphinx	Links to their perceived intelligence and problem-solving skills.
Phoenix	A more symbolic connection to their resilience.

Cool Magpie Names

These names aim for a sense of modern appeal, perhaps with a slightly edgy or intriguing vibe. "Cool" names can be short, catchy, or have associations with admired qualities like swiftness, sleekness, or a sharp intellect.

Names	Meanings
Reyn	Short and sleek, like their black feathers.
Nyx	Greek goddess of the night, reflecting their dark plumage.
Vex	Short, cool, and slightly intriguing.
Jett	Refers to the deep black color.
Quill	Relates to their feathers, with a sharp and cool sound.
Shadow	Suggests their quick and sometimes unseen movements.
Razer	Sharp and sleek, like their appearance.
Echo	For their clear and carrying calls.
Cipher	A cool and enigmatic name, hinting at their intelligence.
Raven	A sleek and intelligent bird, a cool association.
Spectre	Suggests a quick and fleeting presence.
Stealth	Highlights their quiet and observant nature.
Phantom	Suggests their sudden appearances and disappearances.
Glitch	A cool and unexpected name.
Kernel	The core and essence of a clever creature.
Zenith	The highest point, suggesting their presence in treetops.
Rune	An ancient and mysterious symbol.
Glyph	A cool and symbolic character.
Aero	Relating to the air, highlighting their flight.
Skyline	Evokes their silhouette against the sky.
Horizon	Similar to Skyline, suggesting their connection to open spaces.
Mystic	Hints at their intriguing and sometimes enigmatic nature.
Legend	Acknowledges their common and recognizable presence.
Vanguard	Suggests they are often the first to explore.
Apex	Suggests their intelligence puts them at the top.
Helix	A cool and scientific-sounding name.
Vector	Suggests their purposeful and direct flight.
Circuit	A cool and modern-sounding name.
Astral	A cool and celestial name for a creature of the open sky.
Echoer	One who produces echoes, like their varied calls.

Best Magpie Names

These names aim to capture the most admirable and distinctive qualities of magpies, such as their intelligence, their striking appearance, their adaptability, and their intriguing behavior.

Names	Meanings
Clever Corvid	Highlights their intelligence within the corvid family.
Bright Bandit	Refers to their striking black and white and sometimes perceived thieving.
Keen Observer	They’re always alert and notice everything around them.
Vocal Virtuoso	Acknowledges their wide range of calls and mimicry.
Adaptable Ace	Highlights their ability to thrive in various environments.
Urban Explorer	Acknowledges their success in adapting to city life.
Nature's Wit	Suggests their inherent intelligence in the natural world.
Sharp Scholar	Shows how smart they are and how fast they can learn.
Sleek Shadow	Refers to their smooth black plumage and quick movements.
Treasure Tracker	Highlights their fascination with and collection of shiny objects.
Mimic Master	Acknowledges their skill in imitating sounds.
Bold Beauty	Refers to their striking appearance and confident demeanor.
Resourceful Raven	Compares their intelligence and adaptability to a raven.
Curious Collector	Highlights their inquisitive nature and collecting habits.
Intricate Iris	Refers to the beautiful patterns sometimes seen in their eyes.
Swift Scout	Emphasizes their quick movements and exploratory nature.
Resilient Robin	Compares their hardiness to another well-known bird.
Woodland Whisper	Suggests their soft and subtle movements in their habitat.
Happy Harrier	For their sometimes playful flight patterns.
Keen Navigator	Highlights their ability to find their way.
Hardy Harrier	Another name emphasizing their resilience.
Branch Baron	Suggests their prominent presence in trees.
Little Lark	Compares their cheerful calls to that of a lark.
Nimble Nomad	Emphasizes their agility and tendency to move around.
Sunny Singer	Highlights their bright calls and cheerful presence.
Feisty Finch	Compares their spirited nature to another small bird.
Braveheart	Acknowledges their courage despite potential threats.
Forest Flyer	A straightforward name for their woodland flight.
Cheerful Chatter	Refers to their constant and often lively vocalizations.
Quick Quill	Highlights their swift movements and striking feathers.

Pet Magpie Names

These names are suitable for a pet magpie, often leaning towards more endearing, playful, or human-like names while still acknowledging their unique characteristics.

Names	Meanings
Mags	A simple and affectionate nickname.
Pip	A common and endearing name for a small, lively creature.
Inky	Refers to their dark black feathers.
Patches	For magpies with noticeable white patches.
Sparky	For a bright and energetic pet.
Rascal	Highlights their potentially mischievous nature.
Cleo	Short, classic, and slightly regal.
Ozzy	Short, cool, and memorable.
Jinx	If they bring a bit of unpredictable energy.
Ringo	A playful and catchy name.
Shadow	For a pet with dark plumage.
bandit	A playful nod to their black and white markings.
Gizmo	Suggests a clever and curious nature.
Widget	A cute and quirky name.
Echo	If they are particularly vocal or mimic sounds.
Sterling	Suggests a bright and valuable presence.
Jasper	A semi-precious stone, a unique and pleasant name.
Indigo	A deep and rich color, like some of their feathers.
Ravenna	A slightly more formal and elegant name.
Zephyr	Gentle breeze, for a light and graceful pet.
Rocco	A strong and playful-sounding name.
Milo	A popular and friendly pet name.
Finn	Short, cool, and easy to say.
Sasha	A unisex and pleasant-sounding name.
Kira	Short, strong, and memorable.
Leo	Strong and classic.
Ruby	A precious gemstone, suggesting their value as a pet.
Oliver	A popular and friendly name.
Willow	A gentle and nature-inspired name.
Griffin	For a pet with a noble and sharp-eyed presence.

Funny Magpie Names

These names aim to bring a smile and incorporate a humorous or pun-based element, often playing on the magpie's collecting habits, their vocalizations, or their striking appearance.

Names	Meanings
Shiny McShineface	A silly and repetitive name for a collector of shiny things.
The Great Gabbler	Humorous name for a very vocal magpie.
Count Trinkula	A funny name for a magpie obsessed with trinkets.
Sir Steals-a-Lot	A humorous exaggeration of their collecting habits.
Madam Chatterbox	A funny name for a talkative female magpie.
The Klepto Corvid	A humorous and slightly exaggerated description.
Glint Eastwood	A pun on the famous actor, referencing shiny objects.
Professor Peckypants	A silly and slightly formal name.
The Feathered Financier	Humorous name for their hoarding tendencies.
Chatty Cathy Corvid	A funny and alliterative name.
Sir Reginald Gleambottom	A formal and silly name emphasizing their shiny finds.
The Magpie Millionaire	A humorous exaggeration of their "wealth."
Madam Mimicker	A funny and direct name for a sound imitator.
The Black and White Bandit	A straightforward and slightly humorous description.
Lord Lootington the Third	A formal and silly name for a collector.
Gabby Gagglesworth	A silly and repetitive name for a vocal magpie.
The Sparkling Scavenger	A humorous description of their collecting.
Countess Collect-a-Lot	A funny and exaggerated title for a female collector.
Sir Chirps-Too-Much	Formal and funny name for a very vocal magpie (similar to chickadee).
The Feathered Fortune Hunter	Humorous name for their pursuit of shiny things.
Madam Mirror Mirror	A playful reference to their attraction to reflections.
The Auditory Acrobat	Funny name for their varied vocalizations.
Lord Trinket the First	Formal and silly name for a magpie with treasures.
Gabby von Chatterstein	A funny, German-sounding name for a vocal magpie.
The Gleaming Grabber	A humorous description of their collecting.
Countess Shinybottom	Another funny name emphasizing their shiny finds.
Sir Echo the Loud	Formal and funny name for a loud mimic.
The Feathered Felon (of finery)	A humorous exaggeration.
Madam Looty McLootface	A silly and repetitive name for a collector.
The Sparkling Snatcher	Another funny description of their collecting.

Unique Magpie Names

These names offer a departure from the common, aiming for something truly distinctive and memorable. "Unique" names can reflect less obvious characteristics, unusual associations, or simply a creative and imaginative approach to naming.

Names	Meanings
Aerion	Relating to the air or flight.
Azure	Bright blue, for the subtle blue sheen in their black feathers.
Boreal	Relating to northern forests (a common habitat).
Cinderwing	Evokes the dark grey-black of their plumage.
Duskwing	Suggests their presence at twilight.
Ebon	Another word for black, emphasizing their dark feathers.
Flint	A hard, dark stone, reflecting their sleek appearance.
Gale	A strong wind, suggesting their swift flight.
Haze	A light mist, for their sometimes elusive presence.
Ironclad	Suggests their resilience and strong black feathers.
Jasperwing	Combining a gemstone with their wing.
Kestrel	A unique bird association, highlighting their sharp nature.
Larkspur	A beautiful dark blue flower, a unique color association.
Midnight	Refers to their dark plumage and sometimes nocturnal activity.
Nimbus	A dark rain cloud, reflecting their black color.
Obsidianwing	Combining a dark stone with their wing.
Phantomwing	Suggests their quick and sometimes unseen flight.
Quasarwing	Combining a bright celestial object with their wing (contrast).
Rook	A unique bird association within the corvid family.
Shadowflight	Emphasizes their quick and sometimes shadowy flight.
Twilight	Suggests their presence at dusk and dawn.
Umbra	Latin for "shadow," reflecting their dark color.
Vesperwing	Relating to the evening star, for their presence at dusk.
Whisperwing	Suggests their quiet movements through branches.
Xanthic	Yellowish (for any unusual yellow tones, though rare).
Zephyrwing	Gentle breeze, for their light and agile flight.
Aurora	The Northern Lights, for the iridescent sheen.
Bronwyn	Welsh for "white breast" (if they have a prominent white patch).
Corbin	An older word for raven, a unique corvid association.
Eirian	Welsh for "silvery," for the sheen on their black feathers.

Magpie Names Inspired by Their Calls

These names focus on the distinctive sounds magpies make, from their chattering and chacking to their more melodic calls and their ability to mimic other sounds.

Names	Meanings
Chack	Represents one of their sharp, staccato calls.
Rattlewing	Suggests the rattling sound they sometimes make with their wings.
Warbler	For magpies with a more melodic subset of calls.
Yeller	A straightforward name for a particularly vocal bird.
Clacket	Represents another of their distinct call sounds.
Songster	If your magpie has a surprisingly pleasant vocal range.
Buzzard	If they frequently imitate the buzz of insects or other animals.
Howler	For a magpie with louder, more drawn-out calls.
Clicker	Represents a clicking sound they might make.
Melody	For a magpie whose calls have a musical quality.
Squawker	A direct name for their sometimes harsh calls.
Triller	If their calls include a trilling sound.
Whistler	For a magpie that seems to produce whistling sounds.
Cawer	If their calls have a crow-like quality.
Honker	If they imitate the honking of geese or other birds.
Murmur	For softer, less distinct vocalizations.
Pecker	If they mimic the pecking sounds of woodpeckers.
Screamer	For a magpie with loud, piercing calls.
Twitter	For rapid, high-pitched vocalizations.
Coocker	Represents another of their unique call sounds.
Harmony	If their calls blend well with the environment.
Hooter	If they imitate the hooting of owls.
Mutterer	For softer, less clear vocalizations.
Peeper	If they mimic the peeping of smaller birds.
Shouter	A more intense version of Yeller or Screamer.
Toner	For calls with a distinct pitch or tone.
Woofer	If they imitate the barking of dogs.
Bellringer	If their calls have a clear, ringing quality.
Chanter	For calls that resemble a chant or song.
Growler (mimicked sound)	If they imitate the growling of animals.

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Magpie Names Inspired by Their Intelligence and Behavior

These names highlight the magpie's known intelligence, their curious nature, their problem-solving skills, and their sometimes bold or mischievous behavior.

Names	Meanings
Thinker	A simple acknowledgment of their intelligence.
Solver	For a magpie that’s always working things out.
Puzzle	Shows they can handle complicated stuff.
Curio	Perfect for a curious little one who’s always exploring.
Inquirer	The curious one, never missing a chance to snoop around and see what’s going on.
Seeker	Highlights their tendency to explore and search.
Wily	Suggests their clever and sometimes cunning nature.
Sly	Similar to Wily, emphasizing their shrewdness.
Jester	For a magpie with playful or mischievous tendencies.
Rogue	Suggests an independent and perhaps slightly rebellious nature.
Maverick	Similar to Rogue, for a non-conformist personality.
Gadget	Suggests they are good at manipulating objects.
Dexter	Latin for "skillful," highlighting their dexterity.
Nimrod	A more archaic reference to skill and cunning.
Strategist	If they seem to plan their actions.
Navigator	Highlights their ability to find their way and resources.
Explorer	For a magpie that loves to venture into new areas.
Inventor	If they seem to manipulate things in novel ways.
Scholar	Suggests a keen ability to learn and observe.
Sage	Hinting at wisdom and understanding.
Mentor	If they seem to guide younger magpies.
Prodigy	For a magpie that shows exceptional intelligence.
Wizard	Similar to Magus, highlighting their seemingly clever abilities.
Oracle	Again, hinting at their perceived knowing nature.
Sherlock	For a particularly observant and deductive magpie.
Houdini	If they are adept at escaping or getting what they want.
Machiavelli	Suggests a cunning and strategic mind (use with caution for pets).
Da Vinci	For a magpie that seems particularly innovative.
Einstein	For a magpie that appears exceptionally intelligent.
Socrates	Hinting at wisdom through observation.

Magpie Names Inspired by Their Habitat

These names draw inspiration from the environments magpies typically inhabit, such as woodlands, parks, gardens, and even urban areas.

Names	Meanings
Woodland	A straightforward reference to their forest habitat.
Parkway	For magpies frequently seen in parks.
Gardener	If they are common visitors to gardens.
Urban	A simple name for city-dwelling magpies.
Suburban	For magpies found in suburban areas.
Hedgerow	Refers to a common nesting site.
Treeline	Suggests their presence along the edges of forests.
Greenwood	An old term for a forest, evoking their natural habitat.
Nestor	Refers to their nest-building habits.
Branch	A simple reminder of their arboreal nature.
Leafy	Suggests their presence among foliage.
Rooter	If they are often seen foraging near tree roots.
Skyperch	For magpies that often sit on high branches.
Meadow	If they frequent open grassy areas.
Hilltop	For magpies seen on higher elevations.
Valley	If they inhabit lower lying areas.
Riverside	For magpies found near rivers.
Lakeside	If they are common near lakes.
Pines	For magpies in pine forests.
Oaks	If they are often seen in oak trees.
Elm	For magpies frequenting elm trees.
Maple	If they are common in maple trees.
Birch	For magpies found in birch woodlands.
Rowan	A tree often associated with birds.
Thicket	Refers to dense bushes, a potential habitat.
Copse	A small wood, their common dwelling place.
Grove	A small group of trees.
Arbor	A leafy shelter, reflecting their treetop homes.
Verdant	Green, relating to their leafy surroundings.
Terra	Latin for earth, their connection to the land.

Final Thoughts

Magpies are special. They’re bright, curious, and have big personalities. That’s why they deserve names that fit them perfectly. If you’re looking for the best, coolest, or most unique Magpie names, or just want to have fun with our Magpie Name Generator, you’ve come to the right place. Find a name that feels right and makes you happy to call it out.

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