The naming rituals of Native Americans vary from tribe to tribe. Native American parents name their child according to their personality more than a beautiful meaning or a soothing word. If the name doesn’t fit their character after they become adults, they have the full freedom to change it.
Typically, they name their children on several attributes of nature or animals, signifying attractive characteristics or a particular trait. Sometimes, tribes’ elders also call their babies after an event or dream. If you want to respect your tradition by giving your baby a name representing your culture, you can consider a Native American name.
A to Z list of Native American Names for Boys:
We have collected more than 500 Native American boy names based on Native languages and listed them here with meanings. Take a look at the below to find the suitable one for your baby boy.
1. Abooksigun: Wildcat
2. Abornazine: The keeper of the flame.
3. Abukcheech: Abukcheech means “Mouse.”
4. Achachak: Spirit
5. Achak: It symbolizes the spirit.
6. Adahy: Adahy means lives in the woods
7. Aditsan: Listener
8. Adoeete: A Native American word that indicates a big tree.
9. Adriel: Symbol of skill
10. Ahanu: Laughs
11. Ahiga: It means fights
12. Ahmik: Beaver
13. Ahote: Restless one
14. Ahtahkakoop: Ahtahkakoop means “Star Blanket.”
15. Ahtunowhiho: One who lives below
16. Ahuitzotl: Pronounced as Witsotl, Ahuitzotl means to listen. Ahuitzotl was an Aztec ruler during the 15th century.
17. Ahusaka: Ashusaka means wings.
18. Akando: Ambush
19. Akecheta: Fighter
20. Akikta: Work with Determination
21. Akule: Looks up
22. Alahmoot
23. Aleekcheaahoosh: It means accomplished.
24. Alemwa: Dog
25. Alenia: Man
26. Alikkees: Haircut
27. Allahkoliken: Horn branches of an adult deer
28. Alo: He looks up
29. Amitola: Amitola means “Rainbow”
30. Anakausuen: Worker
31. Angvariationu Toke
32. Annawan: Chief
33. Anoki: Actor
34. Antiman: “Condor of the Sun.”
35. Antinanco: It means “Eagle of the Sun.”
36. Apash: A Spanish-originated word that symbolizes eyes.
37. Apenimon: Worthy of trust
38. Apiatan: Wooden spear
39. Apisi: Coyote, a wild dog of North America
40. Aponivi: Where the wind blows down the gap
41. Appanoose: Sauk word for child.
42. Aranck: Stars
43. Arapoosh: It means stomach ache.
44. Asahavey: Bird Chief
45. Ashishishe: Curly
46. Ashkii: Boy
47. Askook: It means “Snake.”
48. Askuwheteau; He keeps watching
49. Ata’halne; He interrupts
50. Atagulkalu: Pitched trees.
51. Atahladte: Father on head
52. Ataian: It means “Version of Steven.”
53. Atohi: Woods
54. Atsadi: Fish
55. Attakullakulla: Pitched trees
56. Aucaman: Wild Condor
57. Avonaco: Lean Bear
58. Awan: It means somebody.
59. Awena: Sunrise
60. Axayacatl: Face of water
61. Axe: Father of Peace
62. Ayawamat: One who follows order
63. Bagwunagijik: Hole in the sky
64. Buegoneguig: Hole in the sky
65. Behitha: Eagle Child
66. Bemidii: River by a lake
67. Bemossed: Walker
68. Beshiltheeni: Metalworker
69. Beshkno: It means “Bald eagle”
70. Bidaban: Excellent Human Being
71. Bidziil: Strong
72. Bilagaana: Bilagaana means “White person”
73. Bimisi: It means slippery
74. Bisahalani: Speaker.
75. Biyen: Rock/Stone
76. Bodaway: It means fire maker
77. Bornbazine: Keeper of the flame
78. Brocky: Badger, an omnivorous nocturnal mamma
79. Buegoneguig: Hole in the sky
80. Byue: Small, slow river
81. Caiya: Near Something
82. Calian: Warrior
83. Canowicakte: Forest hunter
84. Cashesegra: Path of a large animal
85. Catahecassa: Black Hoof
86. Cetanwakuwa: Attacking hawk.
87. Cha’akmongwi: Chief
88. Cha’tima: It means the caller
89. Chankoowashtay: Good Road
90. Chansomps: A tropical grasshopper, Locust
91. Chantesuta: Firm Heart
92. Chanteyukan: Gracious
93. Chapa: Metal sheet
94. Chardon: Sand bar
95. Chas chunk a: It means Wave
96. Chasity
97. Chaska: First-born son
98. Chavatangakwunua: It means “Short rainbow.”
99. Chayton: Chayton means Falcon
100. Cheasequah: Red bird
101. Cheauka: Clay
102. Chebona Bula
103. Cherokee: It means “Perfect Time”
104. Chesmu: Witty
105. Chetan: Chetan means hawk
106. Chetanzi: Yellow Hawk
107. Cheveyo: Spirit warrior
108. Chimalus: It means “Bluebird”
109. Chitto: Brave.
110. Chochmo: Mud
111. Chochokpi: Thorne for the clouds
112. Chochuschuvio: it means white-tailed deer
113. Chogan: Blackbird
114. Choovio: Antelope
115. Choviohoya: Young deer
116. Chowilawu
117. Chu’a: Snake
118. Chuchip: Deer spirit
119. Chusi: Snake Flower
120. Chuslum: Yellow bull
121. Ciqala: Little one
122. Citana: Star
123. Cochise : Warrior chief made by a unique wood.
124. Cochise: Wood
125. Coowescoowe: A heron
126. Cowessess: Little child
127. Cuauhtemoc: Falling Eagle
128. Cuba
129. Cuitlahuatzin: Unclear
130. Cusa: He who provokes
131. Dadgayadoh
132. Dakoda: Dakoda is a unisex name that signifies a friend.
133. Dakotah: It means a friend of friends.
134. Dasan: A Chief
135. Deganawidah: Two river streams flowing together
136. Degataga: Gathering
137. Dekanawida: Two rivers flowing
138. Delsin
139. Delsy
140. Demonthin: Talks as he walks
141. Dichali: It means who speaks a lot
142. Diwali
143. Dohasan: Cliff.
144. Dohate: Cliff
145. Dustu: Spring frog
146. Dyami: it means a majestic eagle
147. Ealahweemah: Goddess
148. Ealaot:
149. Ealaothek: Birds landing
150. Eapalekthiloom: Pile of clouds
151. Edensaw: Glacier
152. Editon:
153. Elan: A Tree
154. Elaskolatat
155. Elki: To hang on
156. Elsu: It means flying Falcon.
157. Elu: Full of Grace
158. Eluwilussit: Eluwilussit means “Holy one.”
159. Enapay: Brave
160. Enkoodabaoo: Lives alone
161. Enli
162. Enyeto: Walks as a bear
163. Esadowa: Wolves
164. Eskaminzim: Big mouth.
165. Espowyes: Light on the mountain
166. Etchemin
167. Etlelooaat: Shouts
168. Etu: Sun
169. Eyanosa: Big both ways.
170. Eyota: It means Great.
171. Ezhno: Solitary
172. Gaagii: It means “Raven.”
173. Gad: Juniper tree
174. Gahege: Chief
175. Gawonii: He is speaking
176. Gomda: It means “Wind.”
177. Gosheven: Leaper
178. Gudahi: Optimist
179. Guyapi
180. Hahkethomemah: Little robe
181. Hahnee: Hahnee means beggar
182. Hakan: Fire
183. Halian: Youthful
184. Hania: Well-to-do
185. Hanska: Tall
186. Harkahome: It means “Little robe”
187. Haroldas: Army Ruler
188. Hassun: Stone
189. Hastiin: Man
190. Hawiovi: Going down the ladder
191. He lush ka: Fighter
192. Heammawihio: Wise one above
193. Hekli: Touch
194. Helaku: Sunny day
195. Helki: To touch
196. Helushka (he-lush-ka): Fighter
197. Herrick: Army Rule
198. Herrold: Authoritative Person in the Army
199. Heskovizenako: A bear
200. Hesutu
201. Hevataneo: Hairyrope
202. Hevovitastamiutsto: Whirlwind
203. Hiamovi: Hiamovi means “High chief.”
204. Hiawatha: He makes rivers
205. Hinto: Blue
206. Hohnihohkaiyohos: High backed wolf
207. Hok’ee: It means abandoned.”
208. Hokolesqua: Cornstalk
209. Holata: Alligator
210. Honani: Badger
211. Honaw: Honaw means Bear.
212. Honiahaka: Little wolf
213. Honon: Bear
214. Honovi: Honovi means “Strong.”
215. Hoowanneka: Little moose
216. Hosa: Young Crow
217. Hosteen: A Title of Respect for Males
218. Hotaama: Gray
219. Hotah: Grey or white
220. Hototo: It means warrior spirit who sings.
221. Hotuaekhaashtait: Tall bull
222. Howahkan: The Mysterious Voice
223. Howi: Turtle dove
224. Huritt: Handsome
225. Huslu: A Hairy Bear
226. Igasho: It means Wanders
227. Iiniwa: Buffalo
228. Illanipi: Amazing
229. Inteus
230. Isi: Deer
231. Istaqa: Coyote man
232. Istu: Sugar
233. Ituha: Oak tree
234. Iye: Smoke
235. Jacy: Moon
236. Japa
237. Jolon; Valley of dead oaks
238. Kabecka: Twin
239. Kaga: Kega means “Chronicler.”
240. Kajika: Walks with no sound
241. Kanapima
242. Kaneenawup
243. Kaneonuskatew
244. Kanga: Black Bird
245. Kangee: It means crow.
246. Kangee: Raven
247. Kansas: People of the South Wind
248. Kanuna: Bullfrog
249. Karey: Dark-skinned/ Dark
250. Kawacatoose: Poor Man
251. Keemeone: Rain
252. Kele: Sparrow
253. Keme: Secret Thunder
254. Kenesaw: Grass
255. Kentucky: Meadow
256. Kesegowaase: Swift
257. Kestejoo: It means “Slave.”
258. Kiasax Means: The bear on the left
259. Kilchii: Kilchii means “Red boy.”
260. Kimeya Kimeya: Throat
261. Kisecawchuck: Day-star
262. Kishil: Night
263. Kitchi: Brave
264. Kitkun: Bird of the Night
265. Kiyiya: It means howling wolf
266. Ki’somma: Sun
267. Klah: Left-handed
268. Knoton: One of the wind
269. Koda: Partners
270. Kohana: Swift
271. Kohkahycumest: White antelope
272. Koi: Koi means “Panther.”
273. Kolichiyaw: Skunk
274. Koshisigre
275. Kosumi: Fishes for salmon with spear
276. Kotori: Bird of luck
277. Kuckunniwi: Little wolf
278. Kuruk: Bear
279. Kusinut
280. Kwahu: It means “Eagle.”
281. Kwatoko: Bird with a big beak
282. Lalawethika: Sound of clatters
283. Lallo: It means little boy
284. Laneetees: A large moose
285. Langundo: Peaceful
286. Lansa: Lance
287. Lapu: Lapu means cedar bark
288. Len: Flute
289. Lenno: Man
290. Leyati: Shaped like an abalone shell
291. Leyti
292. Lise
293. Liwanu: Growling bear
294. Lokni:
295. Lonan: It means “Cloud.”
296. Lonato: A flintstone
297. Lonato: Flint
298. Lootah: Red
299. Luta
300. Machakw: It means horny toad.
301. Machk: Bear
302. Magaska: A white swan
303. Magi
304. Mahaskah: It means “A White Cloud”
305. Mahkah: Earth
306. Mahpee: Sky
307. Makkapitew: The one with large teeth
308. Makya: An eagle hunter
309. Mammedaty: Mammedaty means “Walking above.”
310. Mantotohpa: Four bears
311. Maovesa
312. Maquilla
313. Masichuvio Gray deer
314. Maska: strong
315. Matcaw: Leave
316. Matchitehew: It means “Who has an evil heart.”
317. Mato: Bear
318. Matoskah: White bear
319. Matto: Matto means “A Brave Warrior”
320. Matunaaga: Fights
321. Matwau: Enemy
322. Maza Blaska: Flat Iron
323. Meda: the sea
324. Megedagik: Kills many
325. Mekledoodum: Conceited
326. Mekwi: Red
327. Melkedoodum: conceited
328. Meturato: Black kettle
329. Micco: It means “Chief.”
330. Mika: Racoon
331. Mikasi: Coyote
332. Milap: Charitable
333. Mingan
334. Minninnewah: it means “Whirlwind.”
335. Misu Rippling brook
336. Mitsu: Eat
337. Mochni: Talking bird
338. Mohe: Elk
339. Mojag: Never silent
340. Mokatavatah: Black kettle
341. Moki: It means deer.
342. Mokovaoto: Black kettle
343. Molimo
344. Mona
345. Mongwau: Owl
346. Motavato: Black kettle
347. Motega: It means new arrow.
348. Muata: A Yellow jacket inside a nest
349. Mukki: Child
350. Mundoo
351. Muraco: White moon
352. Muscowequan: Hard Quill
353. Naalnish
354. Nahcomence
355. Nahele: It means “Forest.”
356. Nahiossi: Has three fingers
357. Nahuel: Jaguar
358. Nakai: Mexican
359. Nakamo: Sing
360. Namito: See
361. Napayshni: Napayshni means “Courageous.”
362. Nas: Three
363. Nashashuk: Thundering
364. Nashoba: Wolf
365. Nastas: It means “Curve like foxtail grass.”
366. Nawat Left-handed
367. Nawkaw: Wood
368. Nayati: Wrestles
369. Nayavu: Clay
370. Nebi: Water
371. Neeheeoeewootis
372. Neka
373. Niewi: Four
374. Nigan: Ahead
375. Niichaad: It means swollen.
376. Nikan
377. Nikiti
378. Nipahem: Moon
379. Nitis: Friend
380. Nixkamich
381. Niyol: Niyol means “Wind”
382. Nodin
383. Nokosi
384. Nootau: Fire
385. Nosh: Nosh means father.
386. Notaku: It means growling bear.
387. Nukpana: Evil
388. Nutomon: It means Hear
389. Ocumwhowurst
390. Odakota: Friend
391. Ogaleesha: Wears a redshirt
392. Ogima: Chief
393. Ogleesha: It means red skirt.
394. Ohanko: Reckless
395. Ohanzee: Shadow
396. Ohcumgache: Little wolf
397. Ohitekah: Brave
398. Ohiyesa : It means the winner.
399. Okhmhaka: Little wolf
400. Olowin: West
401. Omawnakw: Cloud feather
402. Onacona: It means white owl.
403. Osceola: Black drink
404. Otaktay: Kills many
405. Otetiani: tHis name signifies destiny and luck.
406. Otoahhastis: Tall bull
407. Otoahnacto: Bull bear
408. Ouray: Ouray means arrow
409. Oyintsa: White Winter Duck
410. Pachu’a : Water Snake
411. Paco: Eagle
412. Pahana
413. Pahkakino: Noble Gentleman
414. Pajackok: Thunder
415. Pala: Water
416. Pallaton
417. Pannoowau
418. Pat: Fish
419. Patamon: Tempest
420. Patwin: Man
421. Pay
422. Payat
423. Pays: One Who is Coming
424. Paytah: It means Fire.
425. Pegalesharro
426. Peopeo: Bird
427. Peyak: One
428. Pezi: Grass
429. PiMne: Weasel
430. Piapot: Understands the Secret of Sioux
431. Pilan
432. Pillan
433. Pimne: It means “Weasel.”
434. Pitalesharo
435. Pivane: Weasel
436. Popo
437. Poseanye: Dripping Dew
438. Poviyemo: Falling Flower
439. Powa: Rich Person
440. Powwaw: Priest
441. Qaletaqa: Guardian of the people
442. Qualetaga: It means “Angel of the People.”
443. Quanah : Fragrant
444. Quannah: Smells Sweet
445. Quidel: Burning Torch
446. Quirtsquip: Chewing Elk
447. Raini: The Creator
448. Roca: A Variant is Ruca
449. Rowtag: Fire
450. Sahale: Falcon
451. Sahkonteic: White eagle
452. Sahrahsahe: A Black Eagle
453. Sakima: It means “Chief.”
454. Saloso A Cry of the Wild Goose
455. Samoset: He walks over much
456. Sani: The old one
457. Sassaba: The Wolf
458. Satanta: White bear
459. Scoop: One Who is Standing Looking Back
460. Segenam: Segenam means lazy
461. Seke: Black
462. Setangya: Sitting bear
463. Setimika: Charging bear
464. Sewati
465. Shaman
466. Shappa
467. Shawree: A Name Given to a Powerful Bear
468. Shikoba
469. Shilah: Brother
470. Shillan
471. Shiriki: Coyote
472. Shishiesh
473. Shiye: It means “Son.”
474. Shizhe’e: Father
475. Sicheii: It means “Grandfather.”
476. Sik’is: Friend
477. Sike: He sits at home
478. Sikyahonaw: Yellow bear
479. Sikyatavo: Yellow rabbit
480. Sinasta: An Expert
481. Sipatu: Pulled out
482. Siwili: The long tail of the fox
483. Sixsipita: One Like a Black Eagle
484. Skah: A White Man
485. Skanawati
486. Songaa: It means “Strong.”
487. Sotsona
488. Sowi’ngwa
489. Sucki: Black
490. Sunukkuhkau: He crushes
491. T’iis: Cottonwood
492. Tadi: Tadi means “Wind.”
493. Tahkeome: Little robe
494. Tahmelapachme: Dull knife
495. Tahmoh
496. Taima: Thunder
497. Takoda: It means “Friend to everyone.”
498. Tala: Wolf
499. Tangakwunu: Rainbow
500. Tapco: Antelope
501. Tapu: Two
502. Taregan: Crane
503. Tashunka: Horse
504. Tatanka
505. Tate
506. Tatonga: Large dear
507. Tawa: It means sun
508. Tecumseh: Panther Passing Across
509. Teetonka: Big lodge
510. Teetonka: Talks too much
511. Teluhci: Bear making dust
512. Tenskwatawa: Open Door
513. Tihkoosue: Short
514. Tocho: Tocho means “Mountain lion.”
515. Togquos: Twin
516. Tohopka: Wild beast
517. Tokala: Fox
518. Tooantuh: Spring frog
519. Tse: Rock
520. Tsiishch’ili: It means curly haired
521. Tsiyi: Canoe
522. Tuari: Young eagle
523. Tuketu: Bear making dust
524. Tumu
525. Tupi
526. Tyee: Chief
527. Uzumati
528. Vaive
529. Viho
530. Vipponah: It means “Slim face.”
531. Vohkinne: Roman nose
532. Voistitoevitz: White cow
533. Vokivocummast: White antelope
534. Waban
535. Wahanassatta
536. Wahchinksapa: Wise
537. Wahkan: Sacred
538. Wahkoowah: Charging bear
539. Wakiza: It means desperate warrior.
540. Wamblee: Eagle
541. Wambleesha: White eagle
542. Wambli waste: Good eagle
543. Wanageeska: White spirit
544. Wanahton: Charger
545. Wanikiy
546. Wapi
547. Waquini: Hook nose
548. Wayra: Wind
549. Weayaya: Setting sun
550. Wematin: Brother
551. Wemilat
552. Wicasa
553. Wickaninnish
554. Wikvaya: One who brings
555. Wilu
556. Wisaw: Yellow
557. Wohehiv: Dull knife
558. Wokaihwokomas: White antelope
559. Wuliton
560. Wuyi
561. Wynono
562. Wyome plain
563. Yaholo: It means “Crier.”
564. Yahto: Blue
565. Yancy: Englishman
566. Yanisin
567. Yas
568. Yiska
569. Yuma: Chief’s son
You can easily pick a unique name from here, considering your inheritance, even if you don’t have indigenous ancestry. According to Native American cultures, you can get a legal name by birth, but for Native American titles, you have to earn it. Therefore, some people own several titles, which reveal their significant character changes within one lifetime.
