American Boy Names
- Gawonisgi
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"speaker"Description:
A compelling Cherokee word name.
- Kanuna
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"bullfrog"Description:
Ranine name with a bouncy rhythm.
- Tiich
Origin:
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknownDescription:
A name given among the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.
- Lebron
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"brown-haired one"Description:
The best-known bearer of this name by far is basketball superstar LeBron James. While LeBron James is a great athlete and American hero, only 19 baby boys were named LeBron or Lebron in 2021.
- Dustu
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"spring frog"Description:
Cherokee option for a spring-born child.
- Shtabi
Origin:
Choctaw, Native AmericanMeaning:
"kills with"Description:
One of numerous names that could have been given to Choctaw men after a successful hunt.
- Degotoga
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"standing together"Description:
Strong Cherokee name with a compelling meaning.
- Ditiyahihi
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"quarreler, wrangler"Description:
Originally a personal name meaning "quarreler" or "wrangler," Ditiyahihi was adopted as the Cherokee title for a lawyer.
- Taos
Origin:
American place-nameDescription:
This beautiful New Mexican pueblo locale has long attracted artists and skiers, and now may attract some baby namers as well.
- Chaliis
Origin:
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknownDescription:
Traditional Choctaw male name.
- Falaamatabi
Origin:
Choctaw, Native AmericanMeaning:
"returns and kills"Description:
In Choctaw culture, along with that of certain other Native American tribes, names were not solidified at birth. New names were given after major life achievements. In this case, after a hunt.
- Danuwoa
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"the warrior"Description:
Powerful name that could be a strong middle for a boy with Cherokee heritage.