American Baby Names

  1. 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.
  2. Uguku
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  3. Kuwiskuwi
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "large white water bird; egret"
    • Description:

      Often written in English as Cooweescoowee — a place name in Oklahoma.
  4. Adsila
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "blossom"
    • Description:

      Pretty, pan-botanical Cherokee choice.
  5. Pilot
    • Origin:

      Occupational name
    • Description:

      One celebrity baby Pilot put this occupational choice into the pool -- together with the middle name Inspektor, something we wouldn't advise following.
  6. Washington
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "home of the Wassa people"
    • Description:

      Lincoln, Tyler, Taylor, Jackson, Jefferson, Harrison, McKinley, Grant, Kennedy, Carter -- yes. Washington -- probably not.
  7. Ahuli
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "drum"
    • Description:

      Ahuli's pleasant beat makes it a striking option for a son.
  8. Philadelphia
    • Origin:

      Greek place-name
    • Meaning:

      "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."
  9. Nashoba
    • Origin:

      Choctaw, Native American
    • Meaning:

      "wolf"
    • Description:

      A fierce nature name which could give cool short form Nash.
  10. Tskilekwa
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  11. Atsila
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "fire"
    • Description:

      Fiery Native choice.
  12. Shikoba
    • Origin:

      Choctaw, Native American
    • Meaning:

      "feather"
  13. Panola
    • Origin:

      Choctaw, Native American
    • Meaning:

      "cotton"
  14. Agasga
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "rain"
    • Description:

      Traditional Cherokee choice that could work for a daughter born on a rainy day.
  15. 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.
  16. Shimmi
    • Origin:

      Choctaw, Native American
    • Meaning:

      "to split"
    • Description:

      A feminine name in Choctaw culture.
  17. Magi
    • Origin:

      Cherokee variation of Michael, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  18. Kimber
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Kimberley
    • Description:

      This diminutive of Kimberley is gaining momentum as a standalone name. For our part, we're stumped by its rise.
  19. Atepa
    • Origin:

      Choctaw, Native American
    • Meaning:

      "wigwam"
  20. Walela
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "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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