Cochise
c(o)-chi-se
US Popularity:26346
Origin:Native American
Meaning:His firewood; His nose; The rough one
Brimming with history and deeply connected with nature, Cochise is the perfect name to celebrate your little one's connection to the earth and their heritage. This masculine moniker belonged to Chief Cochise, a renowned warrior and leader of the Chiricahua Apache in the 19th century. It may derive from the Apache phrase go-chizh, meaning "his firewood," or go-chįh, meaning "his nose." If you want to teach your little one to be tough as nails and as fierce as fire, you'll love Cochise's other translation of "the rough one." With layers of bravery and leadership, the name Cochise will remind your child of the power they hold.
How Popular Is The Name Cochise?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2021
#12478
in 2021
+ 41
from 2019
Sources
Behind the Name, Cochise, April 2024
Britannica, Cochise, Apache chief, November 2024
Online Etymology Dictionary, Cochise
National Park Service, The Apache Wars Part I: Cochise
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