Hiawatha

Hiawatha is a masculine name deeply intertwined with Native American tradition and history. Legendary Onondaga chief Hiawatha was the first to bear this title. According to Native American tradition, Hiawatha formed the Iroquois Confederacy, an alliance of six Indigenous peoples. He has since become a heroic figure and the subject of a Longfellow poem, "Song of Hiawatha." The name itself has uncertain origins, though it may translate to "he makes rivers" in Ojibwa or "he who combs" in Iroquois. Whether you want to help baby connect to their roots or inspire their leadership skills, Hiawatha is sure to make life-changing waves.