American Baby Names

Presidential surname adopted as a first by numbers of midcentury African-American parents.

A Cherokee warrior rank that was borne by those who earned it, not given as a baby name.

In Choctaw culture, babies were often named for animals or circumstances around the time of their birth.

In Choctaw culture, new names were given after major life events. This would have been bestowed on a man following a hunting achievement.

Traditional Choctaw male name.

A feminine name in Choctaw culture.

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

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

A masculine name from the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.

Lincoln, Tyler, Taylor, Jackson, Jefferson, Harrison, McKinley, Grant, Kennedy, Carter -- yes. Washington -- probably not.

Male name in Choctaw culture.

Cherokee name that honors the eagle, a sacred symbol in Native American culture.

Derived from the Cherokee word adohi, meaning "woods." But buyer beware: Adahy is very close to the Cherokee word for "poison," adahi'i.

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

With Levi in vogue and country names on trend, Denim could fit in among the Waylons, Walkers, Coltons, and Rhetts. As a boys name, it brings to mind the qualities of the fabric: hardworking, cool and versatile. Singer Toni Braxton chose this name for her son in 2001, and parents have been using it for boys and girls ever since.

Traditional Choctaw name, but close to the word "silly." The similar name Sillin sidesteps this.

Cherokee option for a spring-born child.

One of numerous names that could have been given to Choctaw men after a successful hunt.

A rare name that rose briefly in the trail of Donna. Tonna has Choctaw roots.

Just when we thought Paisley couldn't get trendier, this -ee suffix showed up. Although it's not our favorite, parents are choosing this spelling more and more often.