American Boy Names

Lovers of the languid South Carolina city might be attracted to this rich-sounding name. Could make an interesting update on Charles -- and can certainly work for a girl too. Actor Joey Lawrence used it for his daughter.

Ranine name with a bouncy rhythm.

Perhaps the antidote to Calvin, meaning "bald."

A Cherokee word name. Usti's feminine counterpart, Usdi, means "baby."

Strong Cherokee name with a compelling meaning.

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.

Traditional Cherokee choice that would make a one-of-a-kind baby name today.

The evocative name of one of our most beautiful national parks -- yes, but also the bombastic cartoon character, Yosemite Sam.

Though distinguished former Speaker of the House Thomas P. O'Neill was known as Tip, it's usually best to leave names like Skip, Flip, Kip, Pip, Rip, and Tip to the pets of the household.

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.

Buffaloes are honored in Cherokee culture, as they were notoriously difficult to hunt yet an important food source.

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.