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.

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.

A traditional female name in the Choctaw tradition.

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.

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

Thunderous name with Native American origins.

Ranine name with a bouncy rhythm.

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."

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

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

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.

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

A feminine name in Choctaw culture.

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.

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