American Baby Names
- Rayetayah
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"hanging maw"Description:
The given name of Hanging Maw, the leading chief of the Overhill Cherokee during the late 18th century.
- Uguku
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"hooting owl"Description:
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.
- Kuwiskuwi
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"large white water bird; egret"Description:
Often written in English as Cooweescoowee — a place name in Oklahoma.
- Adsila
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"blossom"Description:
Pretty, pan-botanical Cherokee choice.
- Pilot
Origin:
Occupational nameDescription:
One celebrity baby Pilot put this occupational choice into the pool -- together with the middle name Inspektor, something we wouldn't advise following.
- Washington
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"home of the Wassa people"Description:
Lincoln, Tyler, Taylor, Jackson, Jefferson, Harrison, McKinley, Grant, Kennedy, Carter -- yes. Washington -- probably not.
- Ahuli
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"drum"Description:
Ahuli's pleasant beat makes it a striking option for a son.
- Philadelphia
Origin:
Greek place-nameMeaning:
"brotherly love"Description:
Place-name mentioned in the New Testament and not yet on the name map. Philadelphia Thursday was the character played by Shirley Temple in John Ford's 1948 "Fort Apache."
- Nashoba
Origin:
Choctaw, Native AmericanMeaning:
"wolf"Description:
A fierce nature name which could give cool short form Nash.
- Tskilekwa
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"big witch"Description:
In Cherokee culture, witches are medicine men who use their power for evil. Tskilekwa derives from the Cherokee word for "witch," tsgili.
- Atsila
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"fire"Description:
Fiery Native choice.
- Shikoba
Origin:
Choctaw, Native AmericanMeaning:
"feather"
- Panola
Origin:
Choctaw, Native AmericanMeaning:
"cotton"
- Agasga
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"rain"Description:
Traditional Cherokee choice that could work for a daughter born on a rainy day.
- Ditiyahihi
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"quarreler, wrangler"Description:
Originally a personal name meaning "quarreler" or "wrangler," Ditiyahihi was adopted as the Cherokee title for a lawyer.
- Shimmi
Origin:
Choctaw, Native AmericanMeaning:
"to split"Description:
A feminine name in Choctaw culture.
- Magi
Origin:
Cherokee variation of Michael, HebrewMeaning:
"who is like God?"Description:
Along with traditional Cherokee names, the Cherokee translated many names with European origins using their syllabary. Magi is the Cherokee interpretation of Michael.
- Kimber
Origin:
Diminutive of KimberleyDescription:
This diminutive of Kimberley is gaining momentum as a standalone name. For our part, we're stumped by its rise.
- Atepa
Origin:
Choctaw, Native AmericanMeaning:
"wigwam"
- Walela
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"hummingbird"Description:
According to Cherokee legend, hummingbirds were healers, helping those in medical crises, making this a meaningful name. Walela is borne by a musical, made up of sisters Rita Coolidge and Priscilla Coolidge, and Priscilla's daughter Laura Satterfield.
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