Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 06, 2024

Sioux

US Popularity Rank: 11944

Origin: Native American

Meaning: Little snakes

Although the name Sioux has some negative connotations, your little one will surely turn that around with their bright and beautiful personality. Of Native American origin and typically feminine, it means “little snakes.” Sioux is the name of a Native American tribe that comes from a spiteful nickname given to them by their lifetime foe, the Ojibwe tribe. Historically, snakes and serpents have been used as symbols of fertility, rebirth, healing, and transformation. They have also been seen to represent a creative life force, symbolizing how your sweet little Sioux will be a force to be reckoned with.

Ad Placeholder