Tahiti

The Polynesian place name Tahiti was given to the island by its natives, although the origins of this name have been lost to history. Tahiti was once a Polynesian kingdom, but today is a part of the Society Islands in French Polynesia.

It's important to recognize that Tahiti's history is intertwined with the shadows of colonialism, making this a loaded, unadvisable choice for those without Tahitian heritage. Tahitians do not use Tahiti as a baby name, but we have seen it used as a middle name by parents in the Tahitian diaspora.

Musician Bruno Mars, who grew up in Hawaii, has a sister named Tahiti.

Pronounced tuh-HEE-tee.