Names That Mean Native

Seneca's distinguished heritage as the name of the ancient Roman philosopher-playwright who tutored Nero, and of an Iroquois tribe makes this an interesting choice for either sex.

Seneca was both a Roman philosopher-statesman and is a Native American Iroquois tribe. Occasionally used for both girls and boys, Seneca is now a Hunger Games character.

Also spelled Tahlako, this Choctaw name is an animal related name.

A short, snappy name of Choctaw origin, with a charming meaning, Chito might also be used in Georgian where it means "bird", and as a Filipino and Spanish short form and pet name.

The name of the mischievous raccoon in Disney's Pocahontas is adorable for a pet.

Name bestowed on Choctaw men after a hunting achievement.

This obscure name found in Sinclair Lewis's 1923 novel Babbitt is a bit hipper than most other is-ending names like Janis and Doris. Some sources consider it a variation of Tanith, who is a Phoenician moon goddess and fertility figure, while others say it is a North American indigenous name from the Cree culture, meaning daughter. It may in fact have two separate derivations and meanings, but in any case is a lovely and unusual name.

Yancy has two separate American origins — first as the Native American term for "Yankee," and second as the Americanized variation of the common Dutch surname Jansen. Jan being the Dutch form of John, Yancy could work to honor anyone in your life with a John-related name.

Derived from the Choctaw elements tok, meaning "has" and abi, "killer."

Name bestowed upon Choctaw men.

A strong and simple nature name from the Choctaw culture.

A funkier version of Coco that may be more appealing if you have Japanese or Native American heritage. Koko comes from the Blackfoot tribe, native to what is now Montana and Alberta, Canada.

Another winning and relaxed but energetic o-ending Latin name, sometimes associated with designer Paco Rabanne.

Among the Choctaw, names were given after life achievements. Tashka would have been given to a warrior after a battle.

Xareni is a goddess of love in the Otomi region in the central altiplano region of Mexico. The name Xareni is rising in the US — it was given to 66 baby girls in 2024.

A rare name that rose briefly in the trail of Donna. Tonna has Choctaw roots.

A fierce nature name which could give cool short form Nash.