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Origin: Cherokee

Meaning: People of a different speech

Cherokee is a gender-neutral name of Native American origin. Meaning "people of different speech," this name is a celebration of the Indigenous people that have come before baby. One of the first Indigenous civilizations to produce written language, the Cherokee people are a shining example of ancient wisdom and ingenuity. Whether you're proud of your vast heritage or raising baby within traditional Native American surroundings, the name Cherokee will inspire baby to embrace their ancestry.