American Boy Names

  1. Danuwoa
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "the warrior"
    • Description:

      Powerful name that could be a strong middle for a boy with Cherokee heritage.
  2. Kanagagota
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  3. Gawonii
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "he is speaking"
    • Description:

      Related to the name Gawonisgi, also the Cherokee word for "speaker."
  4. Rayetayah
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "hanging maw"
    • Description:

      The given name of Hanging Maw, the leading chief of the Overhill Cherokee during the late 18th century.
  5. Atagulkalu
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  6. Diwali
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "bowls"
    • Description:

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

      American place-name
    • Description:

      A southwestern city name that could make a distinctive alternative to Dallas.
  8. Ditiyahihi
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "quarreler, wrangler"
    • Description:

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

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "fish"
    • Description:

      Traditional Cherokee choice that would make a one-of-a-kind baby name today.
  10. Gawonisgi
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "speaker"
    • Description:

      A compelling Cherokee word name.
  11. Unaduti
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "bushy head"
    • Description:

      Perhaps the antidote to Calvin, meaning "bald."
  12. Degotoga
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "standing together"
    • Description:

      Strong Cherokee name with a compelling meaning.