American Boy Names

Buffaloes are honored in Cherokee culture, as they were notoriously difficult to hunt yet an important food source.

Cheasequah refers to the cardinal, associated with the sun in Cherokee culture.

Male name in Choctaw culture.

Ahuli's pleasant beat makes it a striking option for a son.

Perky Cherokee boy name with a great meaning. Foxes symbolize cleverness and playfulness in Cherokee culture.

Masculine name from the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.

Powerful name that could be a strong middle for a boy with Cherokee heritage.

Derived from the Cherokee word adohi, meaning "woods." But buyer beware: Adahy is very close to the Cherokee word for "poison," adahi'i.

The evocative name of one of our most beautiful national parks -- yes, but also the bombastic cartoon character, Yosemite Sam.

This beautiful New Mexican pueblo locale has long attracted artists and skiers, and now may attract some baby namers as well.

In Choctaw culture, along with that of certain other Native American tribes, names were not solidified at birth. New names were given after major life achievements. In this case, after a hunt.

Thunderous name with Native American origins.

Ranine name with a bouncy rhythm.

The prefix La- was historically used by the Free Blacks of New Orleans in the nineteenth century to indicate paternity. Thus, someone named Lashawn was the son of Shawn, a phonetic spelling of Sean, the Irish variation of John.

Cherokee name that honors the eagle, a sacred symbol in Native American culture.

A unique natural-wonder option, conjuring up the beauty of the lake between California and Nevada that has become a popular tourist destination.

A strong, meaningful name, associated with a famous Cherokee linguistic scholar; also suggests the magnificent California sequoia redwood trees.

A masculine name in Choctaw culture.