Native American Boy Names Steeped in History

In Native American history, every member of every tribe had something important to contribute to society, and an equally important part to play in their families and communities. Men were especially known to hunt, negotiate, lead and fiercely defend their people. They also represented their tribes in political affairs, and—just like Metacomet or Sitting Bull—they fought fearlessly to protect their land, their rights and their way of life.

Times and roles have changed, and things look a little different now, of course. But the courage so deeply embedded in Indigenous culture lives on, not just through the empowering stories of Native American men, but through the awesome Native American boy names that have been inspired by them too.

Want a moniker your little man will like and help you celebrate your Indigenous ancestry? Here are 113 of the coolest Native American men’s names on The Bump.

(FYI, you’ll find lots of compelling suggestions here too if you’re having a girl—and even more in our Native American names list!).