Cherokee Baby Names
Explore our collection of baby names with Cherokee origins. These names reflect the rich cultural heritage and linguistic traditions of Cherokee culture.
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Sequoia
Large coniferous tree; Hog
Unisex
Catori
Spirit
Girl
Jacy
Moon; Creator of plant life
Boy
Ama
Water; Born on Saturday
Girl
Cherokee
People of a different speech
Girl
Enna
Waterfall
Girl
Noya
Sand
Girl
Inola
Black fox
Girl
Hialeah
Beautiful meadow
Girl
Seattle
Man of high statuses
Fala
Crow
Walela
Hummingbird
Girl
Ahyoka
She brought happiness
Adohi
Woods
Adsila
Blossom
Agasga
Rain
Ahuli
Drum
Amadahy
Forest water
Atohi
Woods, trees
Atsadi
Fish
Atsila
Fire
Austenaco
Chief
Awinita
Fawn
Ayita
First to dance
Bidziil
He is strong
Chaske
Firstborn son
Chea Sequah
Red bird
Chea Sequah
Red bird
Concotocko
Standing turkey
Cuhtahlatah
Wild hemp
Danuwoa
Warrior
Degataga
Standing together
Diwali
Bowl
Dustu
Spring frog
Elu
Full of grace
Gaagii
Raven
Galilahi
Attractive
Gawonii
He is speaking
Gola
Winter
Hiawassee
Large meadow
Hototo
Warrior spirit who sings
Illanipi
Amazing
Immokalee
Tumbling water
Immookalee
Waterfall
Jistu
Trickster rabbit
Junaluska
He tries repeatedly but fails
Kamama
Butterfly
Kanuna
Bullfrog
Leotie
Flower of the prairie
Mohe
Elk
Moytoy
Rainmaker
Nahele
Nakamo
To sing
Onacona
White owl
Oukonunaka
White owl
Qaletaqa
Guardian of the people
Salalai
Squirrel
Salonitah
Flying squirrel
Selu
Corn
Squoyah
Sparrow
Tayanita
Young beaver
Tsali
Charlie
Tsiyi
Canoe
Tsula
Fox
Uku
Chief
Unaduti
Wooly head
Unega
White
Yonaguska
Drowning bear
About Cherokee Names
Cherokee names have a rich history and cultural significance. They often reflect the values, traditions, and linguistic characteristics of Cherokee culture. Choosing a Cherokee name for your child can be a wonderful way to honor your heritage or express your appreciation for Cherokee culture.
Naming Tips
- Research the meaning and cultural significance of Cherokee names
- Consider the pronunciation and potential nicknames
- Think about how the name might be perceived in different cultural contexts
- Check for any historical or literary associations with the name
- Consult with native speakers or cultural experts if you're unsure about a name's usage or connotations