By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Native American tribal name
"those who kill"
The evocative name of one of our most beautiful national parks -- yes, but also the bombastic cartoon character, Yosemite Sam.
Native American nature name
A slow and sultry southern choice that's definitely cool for babies of either gender. While the word feels French and has its roots in 18th century French Louisiana, it derives from the Choctaw word…
Native American
"edge of the lake"
Unique baby names are often found in nature, conjuring up the beauty of the lake between California and Nevada that has become a popular tourist destination. Though Tahoe is also a line of SUVs,…
"wind"
A place name from Venezuela believed to come from an indigenous word for wind, this can make an innovative choice for a child of either sex.
Spanish from Native American word name
"hurricane"
Hurricane is a storm, but it's also an American name , thanks to rising tennis star Hurricane Black -- whose sister's name is Tornado. There's no reason this tempestuous choice can't work for boys…
Cherokee is the name of a Native American tribe, the largest in the United States stretching from North Carolina through Oklahoma. The meaning of the word Cherokee is uncertain: It may be Choctaw for…
Native American place-name
The Native American name for Martha's Vineyard and for a town at the far end of that lovely island, this was used by Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan for one of their twin daughters.
Purportedly the name of Pocahontas' mother.
Native American, Seminole
"pretty prairie"
Pleasant sound, but too tied to the racetrack.
"rain falling"
A Miwok tribe name with a pleasant meaning.
"strong-minded"
Distinctive Native-American choice with forceful meaning.
"white stone"
Highly unusual; could be confused with the Isuzu automotive brand.
Native American place name
"rich in springs"
Among the least gimmicky, most appealing and colorful of all the names found in the atlas, Jamaica almost sings out the rhythms of the West Indies. Part of the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean,…
Native American, Shoshone
"butterfly"
Kimana, the name of a resort in the foothills of Mountain Kilimanjaro in Kenya, would make an unexpected path to the nickname Kim.
Navajo
"owl"
A Navajo nature name with a cool, fresh sound.
"twin"
Highly unusual possibility for a twin girl.
Native American, Osage
"fawn"
Strong and rhythmic American Indian name.
"long awaited"
One of the few familiar Native_American choices, but now associated with several trade names.
This town in central New York might make a rhythmic first name.
