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Native American Names

ShannaGrace
By ShannaGrace
Updated Tue May 23 2023
My fathers side of the family has Native American roots. My great grandmother x4 was the great granddaughter of Chief Crazy Horse. I have always had a soft spot for Native American history and their names.
  1. Winona

    • Origin:

      Sioux Indian

    • Meaning:

      "firstborn daughter"

    • Description:

      Rode two rockets to fame, with actress Winona Ryder and singer Wynonna Judd. Winona entered the Top 1000 for the first time since 1957 this past year in 2022, following in the footsteps of trending short form Winnie.
  2. Nayeli

    • Origin:

      Zapotec

    • Meaning:

      "I love you"

    • Description:

      A name rarely heard outside the Latino community, but it was popular enough in the early 2000s to crack the Top 200. Since then, it's lost ground.
  3. Cheyenne

    • Origin:

      Sioux

    • Meaning:

      "people of a different language"

    • Description:

      The name of a courageous tribe, Cheyenne became quite popular in the 1990s, inspiring a wide range of spelling variations—Shyanne is one example that's still on the rise.
  4. Topanga

    • Origin:

      Native American

    • Meaning:

      "where the mountain meets the sea"

    • Description:

      Used for a free-spirited character on a 1990s sitcom, this name of a beautiful Southern California canyon does have an unconventional aura.
  5. Kiona

    • Origin:

      Native American

    • Meaning:

      "brown hills"

    • Description:

      Striking and accessible choice.
  6. Niabi

    • Origin:

      Native American, Osage

    • Meaning:

      "fawn"

    • Description:

      Strong and rhythmic American Indian name.
  7. Inali
    • Adsila
      • Enapay
        • Kiasax
          • Kopin
            • Mahola
              • Kimimela
                • Macawi
                  • Opa
                    • Okena
                      • Oni
                        • Cree
                          • Piapot
                            • Pizi

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