Sioux Names for Girls

  1. Winona
    • Origin:

      Sioux Indian
    • Meaning:

      "firstborn daughter"
    • Description:

      Rode two rockets to fame, with actress Winona Ryder and singer Wynonna Judd. Winona entered the Top 1000 for the first time since 1957 this past year in 2022, following in the footsteps of trending short form Winnie.
  2. Cheyenne
    • Origin:

      Sioux
    • Meaning:

      "people of a different language"
    • Description:

      The name of a courageous tribe, Cheyenne became quite popular in the 1990s, inspiring a wide range of spelling variations—Shyanne is one example that's still on the rise.
  3. Wynonna
    • Origin:

      Sioux Indian
    • Meaning:

      "first-born daughter"
    • Description:

      Spelling used by country singer Wynonna Judd, one of two celebrities (the other is Winona Ryder) who brought this unusual Native American name widespread notice.
  4. Nakotah
    • Origin:

      Sioux
    • Meaning:

      "friend to all"
    • Description:

      This name of one of the three tribes in the Great Sioux Nation could provide an interesting alternative to Dakota.