'eyrie' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'eyrie,' where 'ey' meant 'egg' and '-rie' was a suffix indicating a place.

'eyrie' changed from the Old French word 'aire' and eventually became the modern English word 'eyrie'.

Initially, it meant 'a place where eggs are laid,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a large nest of a bird of prey'.