American Baby Names

Masculine name from the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.

A rare name from Choctaw culture that is no longer in use.

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.

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

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.

Place-name mentioned in the New Testament and not yet on the name map. Philadelphia Thursday was the character played by Shirley Temple in John Ford's 1948 "Fort Apache."

Name used for girls in the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.

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

Just when we thought Paisley couldn't get trendier, this -ee suffix showed up. Although it's not our favorite, parents are choosing this spelling more and more often.

Thunderous name with Native American origins.

A feminine name in Choctaw culture.

Ranine name with a bouncy rhythm.

This name of a California desert town, used by Deborah Falconer and Robert Downey, Jr. for their son, makes a much livelier and more individual – not to mention more masculine – improvisation on the themes of India and Indiana.

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

A rare name that rose briefly in the trail of Donna. Tonna has Choctaw roots.

Upbeat Native American name with a wonderful meaning.