American Boy Names

The given name of Hanging Maw, the leading chief of the Overhill Cherokee during the late 18th century.

Diwali is best known as the Hindu festival of lights, but as a baby name, it has Cherokee origins.

Related to the name Gawonisgi, also the Cherokee word for "speaker."

Perhaps the antidote to Calvin, meaning "bald."

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.

Often written in English as Cooweescoowee — a place name in Oklahoma.

The Choctaw name for their own tribe, occasionally bestowed as a given name.

In Cherokee culture, witches are medicine men who use their power for evil. Tskilekwa derives from the Cherokee word for "witch," tsgili.

Famously borne by Atagulkalu or Attakullakulla, a Cherokee leader known to the English as Little Carpenter. The English translation reflected both his given name and slight physique.

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.

Feline choice that could work well on a boy with Cherokee heritage. Or get meta and use it for your cat.

Originally a personal name meaning "quarreler" or "wrangler," Ditiyahihi was adopted as the Cherokee title for a lawyer.