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Inali
Cherokee
"black fox"
One of a handful of Cherokee names meaning "black fox," along with Enoli and Inola.
Kanagagota
Cherokee
"standing turkey"
The given name of Conocotocko II, or Standing Turkey, a Cherokee chief in the 18th century. He advised the tribe to go to war against the then-colonies of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia.
Kanuna
Cherokee
"bullfrog"
Ranine name with a bouncy rhythm.
Kuwiskuwi
Cherokee
"large white water bird; egret"
Often written in English as Cooweescoowee — a place name in Oklahoma.
Magi
Cherokee variation of Michael, Hebrew
"who is like God?"
Along with traditional Cherokee names, the Cherokee translated many names with European origins using their syllabary. Magi is the Cherokee interpretation of Michael.
Mohe
Cherokee
"elk"
In Cherokee culture, elk symbolize strength, agility, and masculinity.
Onacona
Cherokee
"white owl"
Owls are very important to the Cherokee people — folklore associates them with warfare.
Rayetayah
Cherokee
"hanging maw"
The given name of Hanging Maw, the leading chief of the Overhill Cherokee during the late 18th century.
Sequoyah
Native American, Cherokee
"sparrow"
A strong, meaningful name, associated with a famous Cherokee linguistic scholar; also suggests the magnificent California sequoia redwood trees.
Tsiskwa
Cherokee
"bird"
Used as a name as well as a compound in many Cherokee words, including the clan name Anitsiskwa, or "Bird Clan."
Tsiyi
Cherokee
"canoe"
In Cherokee, the TS sounds like a J, which could lead to pronunciation confusion. Despite this, Tsiyi could be one to add to your list if you have Cherokee heritage.
Tskilekwa
Cherokee
"big witch"
In Cherokee culture, witches are medicine men who use their power for evil. Tskilekwa derives from the Cherokee word for "witch," tsgili .
Uguku
Cherokee
"hooting owl"
Owls are revered and feared in Cherokee culture, thought of as witches in disguise. Uguku is one of multiple owl names in the Cherokee language. It is onomatopoetic with the owl's calls.
Unaduti
Cherokee
"bushy head"
Perhaps the antidote to Calvin, meaning "bald."
Usti
Cherokee
"little"
A Cherokee word name. Usti's feminine counterpart, Usdi, means "baby."
Utsidihi
Cherokee
"mankiller"
A Cherokee warrior rank that was borne by those who earned it, not given as a baby name.
Waya
Cherokee
"wolf"
Waya pays homage to the wolf — one of the most respected creatures in Native American culture.
Wesa
Cherokee
"cat"
Feline choice that could work well on a boy with Cherokee heritage. Or get meta and use it for your cat.
Wohali
Cherokee
"eagle"
Cherokee name that honors the eagle, a sacred symbol in Native American culture.
Biff
American nickname
The quintessential midcentury nickname, famously found in Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman." Biff is late 19th century slang meaning to "hit", so Biff may have originated as a nickname for a…