From Old English 'wrenna,' of obscure origin—the tiny bird considered 'king of birds' in European folklore.
A very small, short-tailed songbird of the family Troglodytidae, known for its loud, complex song.
From Old English 'wrenna,' of uncertain further origin. Despite its tiny size, the wren was considered the 'king of birds' in European folklore. The initial 'w' was once pronounced. Key roots: wrenna (Old English: "wren (uncertain further)").