American Boy Names

Masculine name in the Choctaw tradition.

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

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

Any name that combines two big trends -- in this case, occupational and western names -- has potential.

Traditional Choctaw male name.

Used as a name as well as a compound in many Cherokee words, including the clan name Anitsiskwa, or "Bird Clan."

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

Perhaps the antidote to Calvin, meaning "bald."

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.

A compelling Cherokee word name.

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

Strong Cherokee name with a compelling meaning.