Native American Baby Names
Explore our collection of baby names with Native American origins. These names reflect the rich cultural heritage and linguistic traditions of Native American culture.
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Savannah
From the open plain; Treeless grassland
Girl
Savannah
From the open plain; Treeless grassland
Girl
Dakota
Friend, ally
Unisex
Dakota
Friend, ally
Unisex
Dakota
Friend, ally
Unisex
Nayeli
I love you; Open
Girl
Nina
Little girl
Girl
Koda
Rice paddy of happiness; Friend
Unisex
Malik
King; Lord, master; Wave
Boy
Malik
King; Lord, master; Wave
Boy
Yareli
Small butterfly; Water lady
Girl
Cheyenne
People Of A Different Language
Unisex
Savanna
From the open plain; Treeless plain
Girl
Tallulah
leaping water
Girl
Tallulah
leaping water
Girl
Alitzel
Resin; Nectar; Dew; Rainbow lady; My God is an oath
Girl
Winona
First-born daughter
Girl
Winona
First-born daughter
Girl
Kaya
She who arranges rocks; Rock; Cliff
Unisex
Kenai
Flat land
Boy
Xitlali
Of Citlali; Star; Aztec creator goddess
Girl
Cree
Name for the Algonquian-speaking people of Canada
Unisex
Cree
Name for the Algonquian-speaking people of Canada
Unisex
Citlali
Star
Girl
Dakoda
Friend, ally
Unisex
Koi
Carp
Boy
Koi
Carp
Boy
Arizona
Place of the little spring, small spring; The good oak tree
Girl
Denali
The high one, the tall one
Unisex
Alaska
Great land
Unisex
Sequoia
Large coniferous tree; Hog
Unisex
Miko
Who resembles God?; Chief; Beautiful child; Shrine Maiden
Unisex
Shania
I'm on my way
Girl
Kree
Tribe name
Unisex
Malina
Tower; Soothing; Raspberry
Girl
Shayan
People of a different language; Cheyenne; Deserving, worthy; Beautiful
Unisex
Winonah
First-born daughter
Cheyanne
People of a different language
Girl
Wyomia
Wide plain, large plain
Wynonna
First-born daughter
Girl
Onida
Long awaited; The one searched for; People of the Standing Stone
Dakotah
Friend, ally
Unisex
Mahalia
Lyre; Dancing; Sad song; Sickness, weak; Woman; Beloved; Expensive, dear
Girl
Shyanne
unitelligible speakers
Girl
Takoda
Allies, friends; Foundation; Rice field
Unisex
Topanga
Where the mountain meets the sea; A place above
Girl
Seneca
People of the standing rock
Unisex
Kateri
Pure
Girl
Wynona
First-born daughter
Girl
Tammany
Unknown
Shaniya
On my way; She's on her way
Girl
Tennessee
Where the waters meet; Gathering place
Unisex
Tennessee
Where the waters meet; Gathering place
Unisex
Talulah
Leaping waters; Town; Flood; High nobility
Girl
Yona
Dove; Bear; Honor; Harmony; Beauty; Generation; Leaf
Unisex
Acadia
Of Arcadia; Place of abundance
Girl
Senecca
Shawney
Of Shawnee
Catori
Spirit
Girl
Chayton
Of Chaytan; Falcon, hawk
Boy
Malibu
Where the mountains meet the sea; The surf sounds loudly
Girl
Mahala
Woman; Tenderness
Girl
Pawnee
The Pawnee tribe
Wanette
Pale-skinned
Wanetta
Shape-shifter; Charger; Pale-skinned; God is gracious
Yajaira
Clear as the day; Beloved; Precious; Dignified; Princess; Jewel
Girl
Laquilla
Mother moon; Quiet, calm, still
Talula
flowing water; bubbling spring; lady of abundance
Girl
Chicago
From Chicago, Illinois; Garlic plant; Place of the wild onion
Boy
Chayanne
Indigenous people; People of a different language
Dekota
Friend, ally
Unisex
Seneka
Moise
Savior; Crawling mountain
Boy
Chaska
First-born son; Star
Tecumseh
Goes through one place to another
Quana
Fragrant, aromatic; Light
Twana
Of the Twana people; Able, robust
Senneca
Sequoya
Sparrow; Hog
Cholena
bird
Orenda
Great spirit, God, divine essence
Saquoia
sparrow
Shyann
People of a different language, unintelligible speakers
Girl
Neka
Wild goose
Shanie
Beautiful; God is gracious; Of Shania; I'm on my way
Shoshone
grass house people
Chumani
Drops of dew; Prosperity
Talullah
Leaping water
Girl
Chelan
Hawkeye
Vigilant
Wicahpi
Star
Onawa
Awake, wide awake
Shayanne
People of a different language; Little Cree; Little Shahi
Chiana
Little Shahi, little Cree; An Italian valley; Thousand; Love; Greens; Knowledge
Shanea
I'm on my way
Shawnie
Of Shawnee
Martinique
Island of flowers or fertile island with luxuriant vegetation
Sacoya
sparrow
Chianna
unintelligible speakers
Mahalya
Woman; Tender one, tenderness; Who is like God?
About Native American Names
Native American names have a rich history and cultural significance. They often reflect the values, traditions, and linguistic characteristics of Native American culture. Choosing a Native American name for your child can be a wonderful way to honor your heritage or express your appreciation for Native American culture.
Naming Tips
- Research the meaning and cultural significance of Native American 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