Names That Mean Native

A traditional masculine Choctaw name.

Carries a different meaning in American English. You may also like Sootima.

Derived from the Choctaw elements tok, meaning "has" and abi, "killer."

In Choctaw culture, babies were often named for animals or circumstances around the time of their birth.

The double Ts are pronounced with a slight pause between them like in "nighttime."

Tahoma was the original name of Mount Ranier, used by the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest.

The Kiowa People are an Indigenous American tribe of the Great Plains. The exact derivation of their name has been lost, but most scholars agree it means "principal people." The Kiowa People have used different names for themselves over the years, including Kútjàu or Kwu-da, meaning "emerging" or "coming out rapidly," and Kom-pa-bianta, meaning "people with the large tipi flaps."

Traditional Choctaw name, but close to the word "silly." The similar name Sillin sidesteps this.

Wakinyan is a traditional name from the Lakota tribe and language, in which it means "thunder". Today, parents with Lakota heritage have been reviving Wakinyan and other names for their children.

A masculine name in Choctaw culture. In English, it resembles the feminine name Hallie.

Thunderous name with Native American origins.

Malibu, the name of a California beach city, evokes sunshine, surfing, and glamour. With its fashionable "oo" sound — as seen in names like Luna and Ruby — Malibu is an unexplored place name worth considering.

A masculine name in Choctaw culture.

In Choctaw culture, people could have multiple names over a lifetime. New names would be bestowed upon tribe members after major life events.

More commonly a male given name, but Esarosa is used for girls as well and it is no wonder why — this name has lots of potential and nickname options galore.

Traditional Choctaw male name.

This stunning name feels like a rare and distinct successor to the popular Eleanor, Eloise, and similar names. It also shares elements with the fast-rising Luna.