Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 06, 2024

Uncas

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Origin: Native American

Meaning: The fox

Uncas is a Native American name given to boys. It means “the fox” and features in the early 19th-century novel, The Last of the Mohicans. Uncas plays the role of a decent Mohican who saves the life and steals the heart of Cora Munro. In 1992, the novel was turned into a movie with a high-profile cast, including Daniel Day Lewis. Gift your little one with the craftiness and agility of this culturally rich namesake.

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