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Starling

Pronunciation: [ st-AHRL-ihng ]

Girl Name #28,560 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Starling is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced st-AHRL-ihng.

Parents who love the name Starling often also consider Stella, Stephen, Stanley .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#28,560
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Sta Sty Staie Starie

Also a Boy Name

Starling is also used as a boy name, ranked #12994.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Starling

Is Starling a boy or girl name?
Starling is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #28560. As a boy name, it is ranked #12994. Starling is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Starling?
Starling is pronounced st-AHRL-ihng.
How popular is the name Starling?
Starling is currently ranked #28560 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Starling?
Common nicknames for Starling include Sta, Sty, Staie, and Starie.
Is Starling a common or rare name?
Starling is an uncommon name, ranked #28560 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Starling

Starling is a girl name .

Is Starling a boy or girl name? Starling is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,560 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #12,994. Starling is more commonly used as a boy name.

Starling is currently ranked #28,560 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Starling include Sta, Sty, Staie, and Starie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Starling include Star, Starr, Starla . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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