Native American names
15 baby names of Native American origin, with meanings.
| Name | Meaning | Save | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiyana | Girl | Eternal blossom | |
| Aponi | Girl | Butterfly | |
| Chayton | Boy | Falcon | |
| Dakota | Unisex | Friend | |
| Dyami | Boy | Eagle | |
| Kele | Boy | Sparrow hawk | |
| Nita | Girl | Bear | |
| Nodin | Boy | Wind | |
| Quanah | Boy | Fragrance | |
| Takoda | Boy | Friend to all | |
| Tala | Girl | Wolf | |
| Tokala | Boy | Fox | |
| Winona | Girl | First-born daughter | |
| Xochitl | Girl | Flower | |
| Yuma | Unisex | Son of the chief |
Meanings are common reference glosses. Cultures and languages often differ, so check what a name means to your family.
About Native American names
There is no single Native American naming tradition. There are hundreds of tribal nations in the United States, and many First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in Canada, each with its own languages and customs. In many of them a name is given by family or an elder, in the community language, at a particular moment in a child’s life.
The names here come from different nations and languages, such as Lakota, Comanche and Nahuatl, and they are common given names, not names given within a nation’s own tradition. If you have Indigenous heritage, ask your family or your nation’s cultural office about naming customs before you choose.