Louisiana is a geographic spin on the Louise theme. Pretty, if a bit of a syllable overload. Short form Lou or Lulu lightens it.

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

Powerful name that could be a strong middle for a boy with Cherokee heritage.

An update of Tyson for parents who prefer the Ky nickname to Ty. It was the middle name of a character on Heroes.

Feline choice that could work well on a boy with Cherokee heritage. Or get meta and use it for your cat.

A compelling Cherokee word name.

Name bestowed on Choctaw men after a hunting achievement.

This name of a California desert town, used by Deborah Falconer and Robert Downey, Jr. for their son, makes a much livelier and more individual – not to mention more masculine – improvisation on the themes of India and Indiana.

In the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma, Tassa was a traditional female name.

Atohi is related to the name Adahy, both of which are derived from the Cherokee word adohi, meaning "woods."

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.

Ahuli's pleasant beat makes it a striking option for a son.

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

Along with traditional Cherokee names, the Cherokee translated many names with European origins using their syllabary. Magi is the Cherokee interpretation of Michael.

A traditional masculine Choctaw name.

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

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

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