Native American Baby Names

great

Crow, raven

attractive, beloved

He/she is talking

She who gathers the people

horn

High Chief

beautiful

strong-minded, or from a Native American word for 'she is strong'

Black fox

crow, raven

brave, royal, or beautiful

Meaning unknown, possibly related to 'to kill' or 'to strike'

hunter

Brown hills

unknown, possibly 'new beginning' or 'new life'

unknown, possibly related to 'little bear' or 'brave'

unknown, possibly 'to hunt' or 'hunter'

red earth

unknown, possibly related to a tribal name or place

Of the lake

To be strong, to be able

moon goddess, joy, or good

moon

earth, ground

bear

He who gathers

Star

unknown, possibly 'my gift' or 'my strength'

chief, firstborn, or moon

brave, courageous

my daughter

gift of God

My eye, my darling

hunter, seeker

mother, little girl

goose

bear; gift of God; moral principle

wind, breath

star

uncertain, possibly 'star' or 'bright'

grandmother

God's gift; strength; to be strong

beautiful, graceful, or unique

possibly 'beautiful water' or 'river of the west'

wise, old woman

Of the night

porcupine