Starling

Starling Meaning & Origin

About Starling
The name "Starling" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "stærlinc," meaning "little star." It is a bird name that refers to the European starling, known for its glossy black feathers with iridescent spots. Symbolically, the name "Starling" represents beauty, adaptability, and the ability to shine brightly even in the darkest of times.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Starling is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 32.88% and females 67.12%, based on recent birth statistics.

Starling Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -43.75% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STRLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S3064052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T AA1 R L IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈstɑrlɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STRLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S364

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Starling in Braille

Here's how to represent Starling in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Starling in braille

How to Spell the Name Starling in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Starling using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Starling in sign language

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