American Boy Names
- Danuwoa
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"the warrior"Description:
Powerful name that could be a strong middle for a boy with Cherokee heritage.
- Kanagagota
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"standing turkey"Description:
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.
- Gawonii
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"he is speaking"Description:
Related to the name Gawonisgi, also the Cherokee word for "speaker."
- Rayetayah
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"hanging maw"Description:
The given name of Hanging Maw, the leading chief of the Overhill Cherokee during the late 18th century.
- Atagulkalu
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"leaning wood"Description:
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.
- Diwali
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"bowls"Description:
Diwali is best known as the Hindu festival of lights, but as a baby name, it has Cherokee origins.
- Tucson
Origin:
American place-nameDescription:
A southwestern city name that could make a distinctive alternative to Dallas.
- Ditiyahihi
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"quarreler, wrangler"Description:
Originally a personal name meaning "quarreler" or "wrangler," Ditiyahihi was adopted as the Cherokee title for a lawyer.
- Atsadi
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"fish"Description:
Traditional Cherokee choice that would make a one-of-a-kind baby name today.
- Gawonisgi
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"speaker"Description:
A compelling Cherokee word name.
- Unaduti
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"bushy head"Description:
Perhaps the antidote to Calvin, meaning "bald."
- Degotoga
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"standing together"Description:
Strong Cherokee name with a compelling meaning.