How do I get a Native American name?: July 2010

Saturday, July 24, 2010

The name of the first Native American who met the pilgrims?

The first Thanksgiving

The name of the first Native American who met the pilgrims?
In 1620, a group of Puritans, who were heading for Virginia, got blown off-course and landed at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts, instead. In the autumn of 1621, they celebrated a three-day thanksgiving feast with the native Wampanoag people, without whom they would not have survived the winter of 1620.

The article doesn't mention a specific person's name, but the tribe was Wampanoag.

Hope this helps!
Reply:There's no such person.

The whole concept of the actual first feast of Thanksgiving is a myth. There was no one Native American.
Reply:Bob.
Reply:Bob
Reply:Actually the white people made up the story to sell papers in the 1800s. What actually happened is the Indians showed the settlers how to store food in the ground for future use and how to survive the winter .and in return the settlers robbed the Indians winter storages and left the natives to die of starvation.Natives showed them huge oyster beds and where to find beaver , the settlers began harvesting so much and selling it there was nothing left to gather. Thanksgiving day isnt such a celebrated day in the Native Culture
Reply:Victim.
Reply:Squanto

I am looking for a Native American folklore with the name Aiyana in it for mythology project?

Hmm ok well try a few sites on the net http://www.native-languages.org/algonqui... ... the stories are passed down from generation to generation through story telling and are absolutly amazing and wonderful. I hope you find the one you are looking for ... here is another site for you http://www.gcodell.com/ .

I am looking for a Native American folklore with the name Aiyana in it for mythology project?
Aiyana means Eternal Bloom--and there are many Native tales about blooms, flowers, magic gardens and so on. Good Luck!
Reply:Aiyana is the name given to a theoretical genetic ancestor, one of four groups (based upon DNA analysis) who form the major part of American genetic dispersal. Not a real person, just a name given to a hypothetical genetic ancestor.
Reply:If you're working on a Mythology project why are you looking for Native American stories? Are you one of those people who want to take our history, culture, and spirituality and make light of it?

poinsettia

Do you think naming your children after Native American tribes is a good idea? Do you like the name "Dakota"?

I love the names:

Cheyenne

Dakota

Shawnee

Cherokee

Do you think naming your children after Native American tribes is a good idea? Do you like the name "Dakota"?
Well my husband and I are both of native american ancestory, and we just had a baby girl...we named her Cheyenne Roselle....I think its a wonderful idea to name children after native american tribes....if you like the name go ahead and use it...PS: I like the name Dakota too!
Reply:I like Cheyenne Dakota most than others........
Reply:I like Cheyenne and dakota also, not the other to though
Reply:well is it a boy or girl for the girl i like dakota shawnee and cheyenne i like dakota because its not your average name that you hear every day
Reply:I like dakota best
Reply:Those are pretty, I just don't like the name Dakota. But, hey, that's just my opinion. I like Shawnee, it's really unique.
Reply:In my opinion, naming your kids is your own personal choice, but you really have to remember that it is a permenant thing, your baby will eventually be an adult. Out of the names that you listed, I like Shawnee the most, even though it could be shortened to Shawn, and it works with either sex, which is a bonus. I've heard the other three before, all three have been used in my son's Kindergarten class.
Reply:I have known 2 boys named Dakota. It is a very Strong name as he gets older, and also serves as a "cute" name for a small boy.

My vote is Yes for Dakota!
Reply:No, its not.

Its highly offensive and I sincerely hope you reconsider. The names have nice sounds to them, but its the same as naming a child Italian or Anglican or Aryan. Its just not right.
Reply:Dakota is lovely.
Reply:Honestly, I'm native american and I HATE it when people who aren't native use native names and symbols. And Dakota is the settlers name for the Lakota tribe. There is no native american tribe called Dakota
Reply:Dakota is too trendy. Cherokee reminds people of Jeeps...

Why not try to find an actual Native American name instead of a tribe. Have a look at:

http://www.bchealth.com/services/birthce...
Reply:there's nothing wrong with it. my grandsons name is Dakota and my granddaughters name is Montana Skye. Everybody just raves about how pretty their names are.I like all the indian names.

I'm a Cherokee myself.born and bread. proud to be one.
Reply:I think, as naming trends go, it is a bit fleeting. My given name is stuck in the 1970s (I've used my middle name for years) and I suspect kids called Dakota and Cheyenne might feel the same way in 20-some years.
Reply:I like Cheyenne and Dakota. Not crazy about Shawnee or Cherokee.
Reply:Those are all really cute names...I like Dakota, Cheyanne, and Shawnee best!
Reply:I love Native American names! They are all beautiful names...Strong ones Cheyenne and Dakota..Good luck girl..Cherokee reminds me of "Cher" it is beautiful.
Reply:i know like 2 ppl with the name dakota. both from school
Reply:No, I think it's tacky.
Reply:Cheyenne

Dakota - like

Shawnee

Cherokee - don't like
Reply:Dakota is cute, but I don't like the others.
Reply:I like Cheyenne and Dakota.

I don't like the other two...but if you do then go for it!
Reply:I'm named after my grandmother's tribal last name which is Love. I like the idea, it give the name more meaning rather than picking a famous actor to name it after. lol I think it's a great idea.
Reply:I like CHeyenne and Dakota.
Reply:I like Cheyenne and Dakota of the 4. I don't like "theme" names. Name your kids what you like, but it's irritating when parents have "themes."
Reply:May I suggest researching Native American languages and names? You might find something that would not be offensive but would have the sound you might want.
Reply:Cheyenne and Dakota are nice, but the other two are rather repulsive. As far as Indian (or whatever the politically correct term is) tribes go, if it is attractive and not blatantly tribal they are cool.
Reply:I like all the ones you chose except Cherokee...
Reply:I love the name Dakoda! It's my husband's name but it's spelled differently, with a d instead of a t. The other names are really nice too.
Reply:As an American Indian, I think it is... interesting... when people who aren't American Indian name their children after American Indian tribes. I am Paiute and Shoshone. I have never met anyone named Paiute. I guess it doesn't sound good enough. I have known of one person named Shoshone. He wasn't Shoshone.

As a teacher I have had students named Dakota, Lakota, Cree and Cheyenne. None of them were of those tribes. However, Dakota was Navajo. Hmmm... I've also had students at my school named China (not Chinese), Irish (could have been Irish), and America (yes, American). Still, I do know Navajo people named Dine' or Dinay (their word for themselves) and Cheyenee people named Cheyenne. Representing your tribe is always cool.

I suppose you could name your child whatever name you like. Just remember, your child's name will represent a whole culture of people.

Edited to add:

It is funny to read how some people who've answered that they "like Dakota" and "don't like Cherokee." That must make Dakota people feel good but Cherokee people feel bad. :o(
Reply:If you like the names, why not? If that is what you want to name your kids that is totally up to you. And I think all of those names are nice!

Can anyone think of a list of place names in Pennsylvania with Native American names?

Does anyone know any places in PA that are named after Native American tribes, etc.?

I already know that Lenape and Conestoga are a couple of them.

Any more?

Can anyone think of a list of place names in Pennsylvania with Native American names?
I live here and nearly everything here has a native american name. Here are a few I can think of off-hand:

Susquehanna

Wyomissing

Wyoming

Shamokin

Schuylkill

Nanticoke

Lackawanna

Poconos

Conshohocken

Tioga

Lycoming

Allegheny

There are more, but I can't think of them right now.
Reply:susquahanna?
Reply:aliquippa, monaca (monacatootha), rochester, chippewa, blackhawk just to name a few pistolvaniaa 4 lyfee
Reply:Susquehanna

Susquehannock

Appalacia

Ticonderoga

Nanticoke

Munsee

Tuscarora Township

Delaware County

Kiskiminetas Township

Allegheny River

Chippewa Township

and I think: Maxatawny Township

among tons of others.

Who decided in the past to name the Native Americans "Red Indians"?

Do they have any ancestral connections to the "Indian Continent"?

Who decided in the past to name the Native Americans "Red Indians"?
While it was certainly Columbus who thought he had reached the Indies and called the natives Indians, it was later British settlers who were responsible for the "Red" element.

On the east coast of Canada explorers discovered the small tribe known as "Beothuk". These people used locally-available red mineral pigment to colour their skin, their hair, their clothes, their tools and weapons, their lodges and just about everything in their culture.

No wonder the British called them "Red Indians" and the term became applied to all native peoples in both Canada and the USA (nobody before the 20th century called them Native Americans or First Nations - they were Redskins, Injuns or Red Indians).
Reply:Yes, in his ignorance, Columbus did not know there was a continent in the way of reaching India via the Western route; so when he bumped into land, that's where he thought he was, and as the locals were a redder brown than the Indians he knew of ... Red Indians. And it stuck, even after they were aware of the error.
Reply:They're known as Indians, because Christopher Columbus thought he'd actually reached India in 1492
Reply:Kristopher Columbus was asked to search for a great country, an old civilisation, a rich country called India.

When, by mistake, he landed on "now-called-America", he saw the natives whose skin colour was reddish.

He returned and said that he reached India and called the people "Red Indians"

Any suggetions on Native American baby names?

I am half American Indian (blackfoot) and would like honor my heritage. But I am having trouble deciding on names.

Any suggetions on Native American baby names?
Beware of most of the posters here, who are obviously unaware that "Native American" covers a wide range of cultures and languages. There is no such thing as a "generic" Native American name. It would not honor your heritage to give your child a Cherokee, Seminole, or Ojibwa name.

Check this site for links to the Blackfoot (Siksika, Pikanni, Kainai) language, names, etc. --

http://www.native-languages.org/blackfoo...
Reply:You know, many of us wish we could claim your heritage. :o) I think it's wonderful that you would like to honor it!

I did a Google search on "baby names native american" and "baby names native american blackfoot" and found tons of sites! You might want to do the same.

A few of my findings from http://www.20000-names.com/female_native...

Koko: night (native american blackfoot name)

Peta: golden eagle (also a blackfoot name)

Here's another site, there are many more: http://www.perfect-baby-names.com/native...

edit -

This site narrows down your search to Blackfoot names only!:

http://www.mybabynamemeaning.com/NativeA...

Name Gender Origin Meaning

Apisi boy NativeAmerican(Blackfoot) coyote

Iiniwa boy NativeAmerican(Blackfoot) bison, buffalo
Reply:Abequa: Native Ame.. "stays (at home)-woman." This name comes..

Abey: Native Ame.. "leaf." From the Siouan language Omaha.

Abeytu: Native Ame.. "green leaf." From the Omaha.

Ahanu: Native Ame.. laughter

Ahdik:

Aiyana: Native Ame.. forever flowering

Akecheta: Native Ame.. A name signifying "warrior." From the Da..

Akule: Native Ame.. he looks up

Ama: Native Ame.. The Cherokee word for "water."

Anaba: Native Ame.. she returns from battle

Angeni: Native Ame.. spirit

Anoki: Native Ame.. actor

Aquene: Native Ame.. peaceful

Atsidi: Native Ame.. Literally meaning "hammer," this Navajo ..

Awan:

Ayana: Native Ame.. a form of Aiyana

Bena: Native Ame.. pheaant

Bly: Native Ame.. high

Chapa:Native Ame.. "beaver." From the Dakota or Lakota.

Chapowits: Native Ame.. "many coyotes." From the Nez Perce or Sa..

Chenoa: Native Ame.. white dove

Cherokee: Native Ame.. a tribal name

Chesmu: Native Ame.. gritty

Cheyanne:Native Ame.. a form of Cheyenne

Cheyenne:
Reply:if you're after a traditional name, go back to the rez and speak with your elders. I can offer no other advice.

HAPPY BABY!
Reply:well, for a girl you could name her Aiyana. It means 'forever flowering.' It's native american, and pretty. :)
Reply:Running with Buffalos
Reply:Pick a relatives name!
Reply:any regular name, last name can be different

croton plant

Is the last name "jungbluth"-native american?

I used rootsweb's family files for one of my unscientific surveys... and see that the name is associated not only with Germany, but Brazil, and other locations that I'm not even sure where they are. So, I'd say "no" .. the name itself is not limited to Native lineage. The fact about this (or any other surname) is that they are OFTEN found to originate in more than one place, for various reasons.

The important thing is not trying to lock in a surname as proof of any origin. What actually matters is the specific person who has the name, and their individual ancestry. For example... Hans Jungbluth "may" have immigrated to the US in the early 1800s, and had several sons. Of those sons, one may have married a woman of Native ancestry, while his brother married someone of "pure" Irish ancestry. Male desc. of couple #1 would legitimately have Native ancestry, and desc from the brother's line would not. Yet all male desc. would carry the name.

You will not have any way to say yes or no.. without actually tracing the ancestry.

Is the last name "jungbluth"-native american?
http://www.gallupindependent.c...

cheese... no way to get back to you... read this story that explains mimi is NOT Native American !! Report Abuse

Reply:That's a German name; "jung" is "young," and "bluth" (actually "blut") is "blood." It translates to "young blood" obviously. I don't suppose it's too far-fetched to think that someone with a name like "Young Blood" could have been a Native American who encountered someone who spoke German, and the name got translated. It's no weirder than using English, as I'm sure there were no Native Americans who spoke it before white settlers arrived :-)
Reply:No... look here.

http://www.houseofnames.com/fc.asp?sId=%26amp;...
Reply:Please see links below regarding peddlers of surname products like House of Names.

http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/comconsumerp...

http://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/Faq.ht...
Reply:My guess would be that it demonstrates German heritage.

Any suggetions on Native American baby names?

Is the last name "jungbluth"-native american?

Anyone know how you cangrow "sweet grass",native american named.?

Here's a website that has lots of information on sweetgrass, including its cultivation. There is also information on ordering seeds and plugs, as well as links to other related sites.

www.realtime.net/~pixel/fun/sweetgrass...

Anyone know how you cangrow "sweet grass",native american named.?
Easiest by cutting out plugs from established plants. Grown in sun or partial shade, they do not like drought.

Another way to grow them is to plant them in a deep flat about three to four inches deep, or in a shallow pot. An "azalea pot" works well, which is a pot that is wider than it is deep, like eight inches across but only 4-6 inches deep. This method of growing the plants in shallow containers helps them spread faster and make more leaf growth. The roots will spread horizontally and then grow upwards to make more shoots.

WATERING should be done thoroughly, keeping plants constantly moist but not overwhelmingly wet. Never let the soil surface dry out completely, as dryness or drought is the major cause of death of a sweetgrass patch. The leaves will curl when the soil is getting excessively dry, and if still green, can revive with a thorough watering.

FULL SUN is best for plants that are grown north of New Jersey, Iowa, Colorado, and central California. When growing in the South, Midwest, Southwest and southern California, it is best to keep plants in part shade, especially in an area out of the afternoon sun from 3 P.M. onwards. Do not grow the plant indoors.

FERTILIZER is needed at least 2-3 times during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. If you use chemical fertilizer, a lawn-starter fertilizer is best, but do not use chemical fertilizers because they can "burn" the plants. For each plant, fertilize with two tablespoons each of blood meal and bone meal, each month during the growing season.

This is a very invasive plant, use caution in determining it's location in your landscape.

kumquat care

What is the name for Native American spirituality of religion?

Ok, so does Native American Religion have a name? If so, what is it?

What is the name for Native American spirituality of religion?
Well there are over 500 tribes and each has its own spirituality or religion. Many don't have a name for it, they just say something like "the way we do things" or "the way we are" Many tribes have several traditions or societies that each have their own name.
Reply:The most widespread religion at the present time is known as the Native American Church. It is a syncretistic church incorporating elements of native spiritual practice from a number of different tribes as well as symbolic elements from Christianity. Its main rite is the peyote ceremony. The church has had significant success in combating many of the ills brought by colonization, such as alcoholism and crime[citation needed]. In the American Southwest, especially New Mexico, a syncretism between the Catholicism brought by Spanish missionaries and the native religion is common; the religious drums, chants, and dances of the Pueblo people are regularly part of Masses at Santa Fe's Saint Francis Cathedral.[26] Native American-Catholic syncretism is also found elsewhere in the United States. (e.g., the National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine in Fonda, New York and the National Shrine of the North American Martyrs in Auriesville, New York).

Native Americans are the only known ethnic group in the United States requiring a federal permit to practice their religion. The eagle feather law, (Title 50 Part 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations), stipulates that only individuals of certifiable Native American ancestry enrolled in a federally recognized tribe are legally authorized to obtain eagle feathers for religious or spiritual use. Native Americans and non-Native Americans frequently contest the value and validity of the eagle feather law, charging that the law is laden with discriminatory racial preferences and infringes on tribal sovereignty. The law does not allow Native Americans to give eagle feathers to non-Native Americans, a common modern and traditional practice. Many non-Native Americans have been adopted into Native American families, made tribal members and given eagle feathers.

Many Native Americans would describe their religious practices as a form of spirituality, rather than religion, although in practice the terms may sometimes be used interchangeably.
Reply:Shamanism is also a native american spirituality
Reply:It's referred to as "Native American spirituality" in general and each tribe has their own creation story etc. You'd have to look up individual peoples to find out their individual stories. Depends on which peoples you're most interested in is where you start.

Washte?

_()_
Reply:They are far too many different tribes/Nations with different beliefs, there is no one name and no one people. And (my guess) I don't think their spirituality has a name or label, it is just part of their culture in general. (Although many follow a form of Christianity now thanks to history, but that's a different topic.)
Reply:there are tons and tons of them. its like saying what are white religions or something.
Reply:animism?

When and how were Native American names chosen?

HELP!!!!

When and how were Native American names chosen?
The federal boarding schools at the turn of the century gave my grandpa his last name, the policy of acculturation meant denying us our language, customs, etc., including our names.
Reply:around about birth and depending on what cheese was eaten!
Reply:It varies from tribe t tribe. In some the name of the chld is chosen based on the first thing that the mother sees after birth. Others do it by the strongest personality trait of the infant. Others, by lineage.
Reply:I heard this joke the other day: this little indian boy wants to know how he got his name. so he asks his father and he tells him well son it's like when your brother was born i came out of the teepee and the first thing i saw was two deer running across the meadow so i named him "running deer". and when your sister was born the first thing i saw was two doves flying so i named her flying dove. why do you ask, Two Dogs Fukking?
Reply:http://www.starchildascension.org/starch...
Reply:As far as I know the old names were given to children in regards to some trait/event/deed/etc. Some people had more then one name throughout there life, it may have been changed after some big happening that the person was involved in.

At least as far as little ol' me understands it...
Reply:European invaders invaded American continent, there already were some people. Since they were native to that land they are called native americans.
Reply:Most native red indians names were chosen by the way they were in early life , or situations that developed around them, or even at the moment of birth , IE morning star , he who stands tall, or after a great feat IE he who jumps far, He who runs far, maybe after a hunt IE Grey wolf , standing bear , there names could also change as they achieved something or won a battle IE Great warrior, Wise elk, killer of Siox
Reply:What do you mean? Names are pretty much chosen at birth?
Reply:Hello,

(ANS) Native American indian's choose names for their people based upon the persons own medicine. Each person has qualties, talents, skills and abilities or takes actions which give them a particular medicine. The person is named according to their unique medicine, so for example the name "Moon Owl" tells you that this woman is a great seer, has great wisdom, can see into the darkness, is especially good at wisdom of woman,etc. The owl would be her totum animal or guiding animal.

**The native names were often given after rites of passage (boys %26amp; girls) such as vision questing or swetlodges or sundances.

**Remember the film "Dances with Wolves" I know its a cliche but the same princaple applies. The name was given to him by the tribe, it wasnt selected by him.

**Sometimes names also reflected your family, or tribal group.

IR

How do Native Americans name each other for example " Grey Hair "?

Like, do they use descriptive names describing the person or other subjects like spirtuality?

How do Native Americans name each other for example " Grey Hair "?
There last names were given to them by the whites. Most are given ndn names from a elder in the family. Such as named after a family member or some significant thing that was seen or done at the time.
Reply:all pple have their own way of namigng their little ones...africans during drough or rainy season they have a name fot that...

What is the name of Native American statue being created here in the US, it's similar to Mount Rushmore?

It's call the Crazy Horse. Crazy Horse Memorial was dedicated on June 3, 1948, when Chief Standing Bear, Korczak, and Governor George T. Mickelson (helped by his seven-year-old son, George S.) set off the first blast on the mountain carving, and the Memorial鈥檚 fiftieth anniversary on June 3, 1998, was celebrated with the dedication of the completed face of Crazy Horse. Check out the website below for more info on the Memorial. It's history in the making.

What is the name of Native American statue being created here in the US, it's similar to Mount Rushmore?
I think it is Crazy Horse.
Reply:It is Crazy Horse. If you get the chance to go see it as well as Mount Rushmore, they are both very unique and amazing. At Mount Rushmore you can watch vintage clips of the men working/building the monument and it is awesome. I am not sure if they have gotten the Crazy Horse facility to the point yet that the visitor's complex has those sorts of exhibits, but they should have some things there for a tour of the history of the men and the monument. (it has been several years since I was there). The sheer size of both is something to see.
Reply:I think you mean the Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota

near Mount Rushmore ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_Horse...
Reply:Crazy Horse memorial/monument... to honor a person or not, basically they decided to destroy nature again...which isn't an honorable thing... Especially as I think it may be more sacred grounds that's being carved up...

http://www.crazyhorse.org/

cattleya

What is the name of a member of a Native American Council?

here we have chief and councillors them work in the political office

I just call them ....Two Faced Liars

What is the name of a member of a Native American Council?
counselwoman so n so..

councelman has not ect.,ect.

chairperson whuts ever..or chairman gonadds.
Reply:A council/band member? Are you looking for a specific name? Your question needs to have a bit more detail.

What is the name of Paul's Native American girlfriend in A River Runs Through It?

neil

Name the North American Native who was quarterback for the Patriots, 49ers, and the Raiders?

HINT: Won Heisman Trophy with Stanford University

Name the North American Native who was quarterback for the Patriots, 49ers, and the Raiders?
Jim Plunkett, he sucked with the Patriots.
Reply:Jim Plunkett

hiesman trophy winner from Stanford
Reply:jim plunkett
Reply:Jim Plunkett
Reply:jim plunkett, he had to leave those other teams to get a superbowl for the silver and black, oakland raiders all the way baby
Reply:jim plunkett O^O

What native american tribe does the last name tubobbin come from?

It doesn't Native Americans had no need for Surnames until the European invaders came. So there is no way to tell. Many NA's took Surnames of people they admired, some picked surnames to "hide" among the whites, and lots of us didn't have a choice in the matter. We were forced to take a Surname.

viola

What native american tribe does the last name tubobbin come from?

I told you TUBOBBIN weave so you don't get hit.

After spending some time with native American friends I was given an honorary indian name,what would yours be?

Eg. Running Bear, Crooked Tree, Rabid Coyote.

After spending some time with native American friends I was given an honorary indian name,what would yours be?
Big Toothed Beaver *or* Wild Wolf Woman

They give you any peyote?
Reply:That's so funny that you brought this up. My pug has a rare form of meningitis that is incurable. She is losing control of her bodily functions. Last week, my husband gave me my new Indian name: Steps in Pee.

She can't control her bladder, dog diapers don't fit her, and I ALWAYS manage to step in her puddles.
Reply:Tak`eytnekonriyostenis it is pronounced DOUG EET NAY GONH LEE YOSE DENNIS. This is my Mohawk name bestowed on me by a great warrior.
Reply:My screen name was indeed given to me by a Know It All honorary member of Native American Origins !
Reply:Pocahontas
Reply:Big Chief Pajama Python
Reply:she-who-sits-on-ar$e-eating-curry
Reply:Tala: stalking wolf
Reply:usT tOd
Reply:Howling monkey.

My laughter is quite shrill.
Reply:Chief Poops-On-Feminsts

John Smith forged a relationship with the Native American Chief named?

Chief Powhatan, whose proper name was Wahunsenacawh (17th century spelling: Wahunsunacock), was the leader of the Powhatan.

John Smith forged a relationship with the Native American Chief named?
Powhatan
Reply:Chief Running Bear.....I think. Pocohantus was his daughter.
Reply:pocohantas

What should I name my kitten? must be in native american?

I have 2 kittens one is named Comanche I can't come up with the other name Comanche is a boy, the one I am trying to name is a girl. Can anyone help?

What should I name my kitten? must be in native american?
Try the site below its loaded with native american names

tricolor

What would your American Indian, native name be?

Ex;;Uncle Billy = Running with Beer...=)

(gotta love him!)

thanx~

What would your American Indian, native name be?
White Eagle!!!
Reply:Thank You!!! Report Abuse

Reply:chief kickem butt
Reply:crazy ape s hit
Reply:Hashimi
Reply:pulling finger
Reply:I can't think of one for myself, but a good one for my husband would be Wind in his Pants.
Reply:Johnny Two Shoes
Reply:VANNIE
Reply:Sleeps with boyz (not talking about under age...just has a better flow than men or males)
Reply:God is Gracious.

I Cr 13;8a
Reply:mine wud be " do i look fat in this " ima size 4 and i think i look fat in everything or it wud be the word " like " since i say like all the time lol
Reply:running BARE
Reply:BUSHMAMU
Reply:Stands with a Foot. Stands with a Fist has already been taken.

* * * * Please support any good answers you read with a

"thumbs up"! Did you know that submitting a "thumbs up"

rating is as important as voting? Anyone can receive up to

50 extra points over the 10 from being best answer. * * * *

_

_

_
Reply:Woman love her man
Reply:Two Faces
Reply:It actually is Wanokekekikwe. It means "hawk vision".
Reply:Barking Spider.
Reply:Burning Tyres
Reply:Thunder Boobies

Help. are you in favor or against the use of native american names for mascots?

What do you think about schools who use native american names for school mascots. Are you in favor or against, and if so, why?

Help. are you in favor or against the use of native american names for mascots?
I am absolutely indifferent about it. They can use native American names, or Irish names or Russian names for all I care.
Reply:It depends. A lot of the universities who use Native American likenesses do so with the permission of the Native Americans in their state. Like the University of Ohio or Florida State University. As an FSU student and a history major, I know what the Seminoles stand for and I am proud to be associated with them and I know when the debate arose a few years back the Seminole tribe in Florida stood with FSU to support the use of Chief Osceola and the War Chant.
Reply:What about the racist white mascots!!

I think the New England Patriots should change their mascot!!

As a white guy, I am offended!!!

LOL
Reply:I think it's stupid - it's like putting them at the level of an animal (because most mascots are animals), no matter how "noble" that animal may be.
Reply:Against it! Native Americans are people not animals. The 'Bears', the 'Tigers', 'the Hornets', and the 'Indians'? i don't think so.

I'd like to see what would happen if we introduced the 'Detroit Negroes' or 'New York Jews' lol. See what I mean?
Reply:I go to the University of Illinois in Champaign. And last year they took away our mascot "Chief Illiniwek" because he supposedly was a burden on the native American people in the area who thought that he was disgracing their traditions. I guess he didn't do the dance right and people weren't taking him seriously enough. Also, people didn't want to portray the Native Americans as barbaric or as fierce animals.
Reply:Personally...I feel that if a group of human beings are used as mascots, or something in relation to them, then it should be they who came up with it.

Hence why the "Fighting Irish" isn't such an issue because it's probably whites who came up with it...and last I checked Irish is white.
Reply:I'm going to say...FOR!
Reply:Well I think that Native Americans should have the say. I am white but I think it can be a triubute. The Redskins are just wrong.
Reply:not sure why you posted it in gay and lesbien section but ill give oyu some insite anyway lol

I feel its okay as long as they arent mocking the native americans or if they say no then the school should stop
Reply:I guess for.... unless it's a blatantly white, rich school. Then not so much.
Reply:Why did you classify this under lesbien, gay, bi and trans? Not cool.
Reply:I'm with Tsunami, you don't name your team after something that isn't respected or revered. You don't see team names like The Fighting Poodles or "The Cuddly Kitties"... Team names are supposed to sound fierce.. Ok, so Cardinals or Blue Jays isn't a good example... but still..
Reply:I am part Native American. If and only if they were to bring dignity to our heritage then I don't have a problem with it. However, the way children, teenagers and adults act today there is no way I would want a school to be named after any tribe. I really think if Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Adams Roosevelt, Kennedy or any of the other presidents who have schools named after them came back today they would be terribly disappointed in how and where their names where used.

I wish we could name our schools after animals, plants, fish, insects anything but a person's name. To many headaches the other way.
Reply:I'm kind of on the fence on this one.

I think the only schools that should use these are schools with predominately native american students and staff.

Also, they could be a little less racist than the Redskins. That's just shallow.
Reply:i am in favor of it it doesn not degrade the indian its great respect i see and they are changing it cause of their rights but its sad to see this is was meant for respect and apparently they dont' see it that way.
Reply:As a member of a Federally Recognized Tribe, I have to say that it all depends on the name and the intent.

Some "native" names being used are downright derogatory, others not so bad.

I know of a college in Arizona that left it up to the students to come up with a mascot. They are the Artichokes....really invokes fear huh..."The Fighting Artichokes"....

I would have to say I am against using an ethnic group as a source of names for sports franchises.
Reply:I don't see how it is any different than using the "Vikings" as the mascot. If you want to have it as a Mascot, then you should be free to do so. I don't think there is any thing insensitivite about that.
Reply:why would it b bad? RACIST!!!

I'm having a baby girl that is 1/4 native american...any name suggestions?

Shaniqua................

;)

I'm having a baby girl that is 1/4 native american...any name suggestions?
ohhh for native american names, Winona is Sioux for First Daughter, or Nizhoni (nee-zon-hee)comes from navajo for "beautiful"
Reply:Krishna
Reply:Our daughter's first name is Kaya. (Pronounced KI-UH). It is a tribal name meaning "Wise child". You can try looking for names in books and on-line to honor your baby girl's heritage too! Congratulations on your pregnancy!
Reply:My daughter has a native american in her class and her name is Najelli it is pronounced ni(long sound I) elly, I think it is a very pretty name.
Reply:Sun is a nice name.
Reply:Kaliska .. Coyote chasing deer Origin Miwok In. for a girl

Ashutosh ..Fullfilment of wishes Origin Indian for a boy

http://www.babynameworld.com/indian.asp
Reply:Treat her like any other child. It shouldn't matter that she is native american. You could look up the history of the tribe she is from so you could tell her or him about the native american cultures and what they believe. I would maybe take a class in native american history. could be fun.

What is the name of the guy in the necklace of the black hawk native American?

There is a picture of the Black Hawk War native American he has a necklace I will like to know whats the name of the guy in the necklace or who he is.

What is the name of the guy in the necklace of the black hawk native American?
That medallion that Cheif Black Hawk is wearing is a 1837 Martin Van Buren Peace Medal.
Reply:good question
Reply:I believe it is Black Hawk

http://lincoln.lib.niu.edu/blackhawk/

flamingo flower

I am looking for information about an Oklahoma Native American Artist by the name of Rob McClellan, any info?

Robert J. McClellan

(American 1906-1977)

Studied at the Fliesman School of Art, Newark Industrial School of Art, Pratt Institute, and the Art Students League. He also studied with John Carlson and Harry Leith-Ross. He exhibited widely, including shows at the National Academy of Design, Allied Artists of America, Salmagundi Club, and the Ogunquit Art Summer Show. He won many awards and medals, and taught at the New Hope School of Art.

Need opinion on Native American Cherokee Names?

I would like an opinion on some Cherokee names.

Could you please tell me an honest opinion of what

sounds best?

Awinita

Angeni

Atohi

Awenasa

Ayita

Adsila

Kanuna

I welcome new names or suggestions.

Thanks so much!!

Need opinion on Native American Cherokee Names?
Well the name " Kanuna" really appeals to me. It has a nice sound to it, and it's an uncommon name but easy to pronounce and like i said, has a really cool sound to it, i'll definintly remember it as i'm sure others will too.
Reply:Do you know the meanings of these names?

Are you trying to name an expected baby? If so, is this child at least in-part Cherokee origin? Or, are you just picking things that sound pretty? If you don't really care much about the imposition, the meaning, or the origin, perhaps it's best that you pick something and use it as the child's middle name.
Reply:What Are the being used for? Please, clarify?
Reply:Why are you interested in a Cherokee name??? Native Americans in general never name themselves. If they are raised within the culture an Elder (after long thought and prayer) gives a person their name. And that name may change as the person grows and matures.

The words you put aren't even Cherokee....Please don't become one of those stereotypical "white" people playing at being "indian"

growing tuberose

What was the name of the gold medal Native American athlete who also played pro baseball and football?

Jim Thorpe

The meaning of "Teko" or "Teco" i believe it is a native indian american name.?

my bf wants to call our new puppy Teko and thinks it may be an native indian name? would appreciate any help. i have tried to google it with no success.

The meaning of "Teko" or "Teco" i believe it is a native indian american name.?
"Teko" means 'act', 'deed', 'achievement' in Finnish.

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/teko

"teco" means 'with you' in literary Italian

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/teco

Basque : "teko" : goalkeeper.

Esperanto : "teko" : briefcase, file.

Faroese : "teko" : files.

Finnish : "teko" : action, achievement, act, deed.

Lozi [Zambia] : "teko" : cost, price, value.

Malay : "teko" : teapot.

Rapa Nui [Easter Island] : "teko" : giant.

http://www.websters-online-dictionary.ne...

Neapolitan : "teco" : with you.

Portuguese : "teco" : hit, shot.

http://www.websters-online-dictionary.ne...

According to the Urban Dictionary "teko" is a "New Zealand" (Maori?) word for 'sh*t'.

But in two Maori dictionaries I checked they transliterate it "tiko".

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.ph...

Can you name some Native American tribes that still exist in the United States.?

I'm not sure of any but I need Native American tribes that exist in the US...Thanks

Can you name some Native American tribes that still exist in the United States.?
Choctaw.

Cherokee.

Chippewa.

Black foot.

Navajo.

Seminole.

Chickasaw.

Pottawatomie.

Pretty much all of what i have listed have reservations in parts of the US.

The only ones i know where they are at however is the Chippewa who's reservation is located outside of Mount Pleasant Michigan, the Choctaw who are located somewhere in Mississippi and the Chickasaw located somewhere in Mississippi as well.

And the Seminoles located in Florida.
Reply:Chippewa= Ojibwa's
Reply:Navajo

Hopi

Apache

just to name a few in my area
Reply:I know Seneca is one in Salamanca, NY.
Reply:Sure, there are plenty - not the over 500 as there once was, but still many:

Ojibwe (WI, MN mostly)

Potawatomie (WI, MI)

Yakima (WA, Northwest)

Blackfoot (Montana)

Dakota, Lakota, Nakota (ND, SD)

Dine (Navajo is the Westernized term) (Southwest)

Hopi (Southwest - they are pretty much surrounded by the Dine)

Iroquois (NY - Eastern states)

Menomenie - I'm sure I spelled that wrong (WI, Green Bay area)

Inuit (Alaska)

Cherokee (Southeast)

Choctaw (Southeast)

Seminole (FL)

Chickasaw (Southeast)

Onandaga (South)

Oneida (WI)

Tuscarora (South)

Muskogee (Musckokee is another spelling) (WI)

The Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Seminole are part of the 5 civilied tribes - they were ones that were assimilated "the best" into White culture - I'm sure you can find it online. You also may have heard of the Trail of Tears that the Cherokee were known for. Very sad events.

Again, this is an extremely short list of tribes in North America. I hope that it will give you some direction though. I tried to put the areas of where each tribe is located (mainly); however, as with any group of people, tribes were spread out (boarding schools shuffled the kids around a lot). So for example, there are Ojibwe people out in NY as well as out West, many have gathered in Montana. But originally, they are from the midwest.

The Ojibwe and Lakota people are known for their wars - you may want to search that to learn more. The Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota are commonly referred to as the Sioux (like Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull); however, Sioux translates to "snake," and is a derogatory word. So Lakota is the best term to use. Instead of Native Americans, First Nations is a better term to use as well. Native Americans can be anyone born in the US. American Indian does include our wonderful First Nations peoples in Canada, so First Nations includes everyone. Chippewa are the Ojibwe, but Chippewa is a BAD word to use.

Good luck.
Reply:Cherokee

Lakota

Souix

Seminole
Reply:You have got to be kidding right??

Here's a webpage with the Federally Recognized Tribes, this list does not include tribes that are only State Recognized. And there is a difference....

http://www.coolrogue.net/native/fedtribe...

Where Can I Find Native American meanings, for american names?

I am just wondering where on the internet I can find native american meanings for english names? I know this is a strange question, but i help a second grade classroom out and think it would be neat for me to tell them what their names mean in Native american

Where Can I Find Native American meanings, for american names?
I don't think anything like that exists. I can't think of how to say Bob or Chuck in Navajo without it being a very poor translation or loose description at best of an act.
Reply:Wow...there are hundreds and hundreds of tribes...first you have to decide which language you want (Cheyenne, Arapaho, Apache, Cherokee, Seneca, Miami, etc.) Then search for links to that tribe. Some will be able to help some won't. I'd suggest searching Cherokee as they are the largest tribe in the US (150k members)...good luck!
Reply:winona is sioux for first born daughter

trumpet

I need a Indian/Native American Horse name!?

i need a beautiful name for my mare that i will be getting soon. I would love for it to be Indian/Native American. It can be from any tribe. Also i will need the translation, XOXO!!!THANKS!!!OXOX

I need a Indian/Native American Horse name!?
comanche-name of great horse tribe

mestano-mustang

ALMIKA She of the sun, pronounced eesh-keen (Maya)

CHASKA Star, star goddess (Quechua/Inca)

CHAVA Earth (Ixil Maya)

CHIPARA Rainbow (Inca)

DONOMA Sight of the sun (Omaha)

FOCHIK Celestial stars (Chickasaw)

HAKIDONMUYA Time of waiting moon (Hopi)

INTINA Sun eye (Inca)

IXKIN She of the sun (Yucateco Maya)

KICHE Sky spirit (Cree)

MAGENA Moon

MAPIYA Sky (Sioux)

MIAKODA Power of the moon

MIGINA Returning moon (Omaha)

MIMITEH New moon (Omaha)

MISAE White sun (Osage)

NAMID Star dancer (Cheyenne %26amp; Chippewa)

OOLJEE Moon (Navajo)

OOTA DABUN Day star (Algonquin)

PACHAMA Mother earth (Inca)

PACHAMAMA Mother earth (Inca)

PAMUYA Water moon (Hopi)

QOYLURANI Star (Inca)

SANUYE Red cloud at sundown (Miwok)

SHOTEKA Sky (Chickasaw)

TADEWI Wind (Omaha)

TAIGI Returning moon (Omaha)

TAIMA Thunder

TAINI Returning moon (Omaha)

TUWA Earth (Hopi)

WICAPIWAKAN Holy star (Dakota)

YAXEKA New star (Yucateco Maya)

YAXKIN New sun (Yucateco Maya)
Reply:Lakota (tribe)

Shawnee (tribe)

Apache (tribe)

Ojibwa (tribe)

Dakota (tribe)

Souix (tribe)

Kachina (a Indian doll)
Reply:Cherokee-The first people

Ajo (aho)- Native greeting in all 500 Nations

Osciyo - Cherokee greating

Tall dog - this was the name given to all horses. As they were unknown to Indigenous peoples

Apache

Wind Star

Snow Bird

Wado-Thank you
Reply:sarae
Reply:IoLana (to soar like an eagle)...i only capitalized the L to emphisize it because I and L look the same...
Reply:Orenda (means magic power)
Reply:Generally before throwing a name out there i'd like to know your tribe, but hell it's for a horse.

Kala = kay Lah

It means all things dog like, wolf, coyote, house dog etc.

When we first seen the horses we thought big dogs.

Kala is Miwok word.
Reply:Apache, i love this name, but dont know what it means-sorry

or Cherokke, like the SVU. I don't know what it means either, but your could most likely find out on dictionary.com under translater.
Reply:All names are female:

Leotie-Flower of the Prairie- Tribe not known

Sinopa- Fox - Blackfoot

Yoki-rain- hopi

Salali- Squirrel- Cherokee

Poloma-bow- Choctaw

Nuttah- my heart- Algonquin
Reply:My middle name is Sasa it means "little swan", it's pronounced saaysu the a is drawn out and it is a Choctaw Indian word and the Indian spelling for it is unun. You might try a word search on the Internet for Indian translations I have found them before! What kind of horse are you getting?
Reply:Napayshni - Souix for Strong and Courageous

Takoda - Dakota for Friend to Everyone

Tasunke - Dakota meaning for horse
Reply:Here are several:

-Kimi (Hopi Languange--secret)

-Nadie ( Algoquin--wise)

-Nova (Algoquin--Chases Butterflies)

-Papina (Mihok--Vine growing around an oak tree) :P

-Rayen (Mupache-flower)

-Mapiya-(sky-Souix)

-Oljee(moon0Navjaho)
Reply:Nakota Sky

I almost named my pony that, when I decided to go for a Celtic name. Sir Finnigan Sebastion.

It fit him better, maybe you should wait till you get the horse and really get to know it, Its always easier to name an animal once you know it.

But I do love the name Nakota
Reply:Shawnee ( It is a tribe name so I don't knwo what it means but I think it is pretty)
Reply:cheyenne (pronounced shy-ann) or lakota
Reply:Running Wild

Running Free

Painted Pony

Tonto

Lakota Sioux
Reply:i like the horse name cheyenne which is an native american name.!

What Native American tribe does the name "Mai" come from?

It is Navajo. And it means Coyote.

http://members.cox.net/academia/coyote.h...

(in the beginning)

http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/southcorn...

(see endnote 5)

http://www.kstrom.net/isk/books/adult/st...

(toward bottom)

http://www.jstor.org/pss/1264150

(top right)

Native American Names for a Black Cat?

We found a stray black cat and we need a name!!

Native American Names for a Black Cat?
spooky
Reply:A name is only a name
Reply:tatonka- buffalo haha i seen it on that move Dances With Wolves oh yeah if its a girl i know a 100% Cherokee girl named Shanalli
Reply:Black running cat
Reply:Sapa (sah-pah), Lakota for black.
Reply:bopsty
Reply:Heywood Jablowme
Reply:Chinook (pronounced - shinook) - it is a warm dry wind that blows at the end of winter
Reply:ADSILA:cherokee name for blossom

AMADAHY: Cherokee name meaning forest water

GALILAHI: Cherokee name meaning attractive

these are the names i found there are a lot more.
Reply:Midnight

Satan
Reply:walking shadow

mouse chaser

nap taker

light seeker

tinder fiddles

chief

little foot

long tail
Reply:there are about 5 or so listed at this website..hope it helps
Reply:bootsey!!
Reply:http://www.bchealth.com/services/birthce...
Reply:You should name it Minerva. I agree that something Native American would be cool, but I LOVE it when cats are named after gods or godesses.
Reply:How about Kokopelli, this native american diety was revered in the southwest as a fertility spirit, also known as a trickster. For short you could call he or she Koko, which is sort of cliche for a black cat or dog, but still cute.
Reply:Chat Noir
Reply:Sapa= the word black in Lakota Sioux
Reply:Cherokitty? haha get it like cherokee? :)
Reply:sitting panther or call it sp for short! or esspie! or esspey or essp

black and white catsareknown as tuxedo catsyou could also callit Tux
Reply:Takota Sam
Reply:Kokopelli, or if this is your second cat you could name it Tahlequah (Talikwa) which means "two is enough" in Cherokee lol.
Reply:english - black

ojibwe - makade
Reply:Moon shadow
Reply:silexina, mahatma, brucilla, lemontina, spencer ronmsonm./..eettm, jikososom, ....latesha. quhora. dudop, milwiso

moko
Reply:black eagle

A good native american baby name for a girl?

i have 3 boys and there names are dakota,tannerand gage i need a girl name to match theres

A good native american baby name for a girl?
Cheyenne

Sequoia

Winona --means first born daughter

Or my favorite:

Kimimela (Sioux for butterfly)
Reply:Cheyenne- Unintelligible speakers. ~Native American~

Lakota- Tribe Name. ~Native American~

These are just some of the many good names at the source below:
Reply:go to baby center.com and all of your answers will be there! trust me!

~Shasta~
Reply:Take a look at this site. It has some names.
Reply:Satinka
Reply:well my name is Andrea Josephine i go by Andie Jo and i love my name and i think Andrea Josephine goes with there names.
Reply:juhi; (joo-hee) anbel;
Reply:Cherokee

angel trumpet

Whats the name of the native american (red indians) headdress?

you know, the bunch of feathers they wear on their heads. usually the chiefs. im lookin for the specific name. thx.

Whats the name of the native american (red indians) headdress?
cockatoo.
Reply:Funny hat
Reply:headdress

A good native american baby name for a girl?

Whats the name of the native american (red indians) headdress?

What do you want your Native American Indian name to be?

you cant have 'Talking B*ll*cks coz thats Quizards

What do you want your Native American Indian name to be?
Ahyoka-Cherokee for 'She brought Happiness'
Reply:Thank you Sera-found it on Indian names and thought it sounded lovely as well-nice question bythe way-different! Report Abuse

Reply:Calfuray Zyanya
Reply:Little Mickey Haa-Haa =)
Reply:i AM native american,i'm not telling you my Native american name(personal)
Reply:chief dances with coco-nuts!!!

or big running fig-roll!
Reply:running elk divorcee~
Reply:I celebrated today, in honor of Little Big Horn.
Reply:little minnie
Reply:CHEIF 3 FEATHERS!!
Reply:Sorrow Fox
Reply:lone wolf
Reply:I'll be, always happy, Ann

canna seed

Is this a Native American "last" name? Pollyfox?

Ok my mom said that's her grandmother's maiden name but she doesn't know how it's spelled and she said it's Pollyfox and she thinks it's Native American. Is it or is there another name she's thinking cause I can't find the name Pollyfox anywhere online! Help please!

Is this a Native American "last" name? Pollyfox?
Anything with a poly, probably misspelled if they lived int he midwest, is Greek meaning many. I get amused because so many people have misspelled names that are passed down from town clerks who could not spell and illiterate clients from the Midwest towns and counties in the 1900's.

If I see an English, or Scotch- Irish name with a funny spelling, i ask them did their family come from Ohio or the Midwest and usually the answer is yes. Your ancester is probably Greek and check out names beginning with Poly or Polly.
Reply:She might have been first name ? plus Polly middle and Fox last name. Report Abuse

Reply:Few names are exclusively Native American, since they did not have last names. For many, the last name that they carry is often based on a marriage between a European and Native American. If you think about it.. brothers named Smith could marry, one to a French woman, and the other to a Native American. Children of both men would have the same last name..and be cousins, but the only ones with Native ancestry would be through the mother.

To find what mom's grandmother's family name was.. the simple way is to not guess, but find records / documents. Your mom probably knows or has an idea WHEN AND where grandma died (and name at time of death).. which would give you the info to order her death certificate. The names of parents normally show up on that. If unknown (which does happen), you would look for other family records.. ie her obit with name of a brother? anything that will lead to finding grandma in the census, living with her parents.

If still stuck.. post grandma's name at death, with locality and time frame .. and someone will help figure out where to go next.
Reply:I can't really find anything like it on Ancestry is it possible that Polly was her middle name?

Eg Susan Polly Fox?

Does the family name lirette have any native american heritage?

This is what Ancestry shows for the name Lirette:

LIRETTE Name Meaning and History

French: of uncertain derivation; possibly related to loir, 鈥榙ormouse鈥? noted in folk belief for its laziness.

So that surname isn't necessarily Native American, but of course one of your paternal ancestors with that surname might have married someone who had Native American lineage, or it could be elsewhere in your ancestor tree...

Does the family name lirette have any native american heritage?
It sounds French, which in America could very well mean it does, but it would depend on your own personal lineage. A lot of French in the early American period were trappers and married natives, so a good many Americans of French heritage are also mixed with Native American somewhere down the line. Again, though, the likelihood would depend on how long your family had been here.
Reply:As noted, the name Lirette would appear to be French, and a number of the early French colonists intermarried with people of the First Nations. My mother's ancestors were among these early colonists, and the first eight generations in Canada lived and married in French communities. A recently-discovered third cousin (our great-grandfathers were brothers) was very keen to discover her Native American heritage. She hasn't any, but I do ... both our great-grandfathers married descendants of these "old" French-Canadian families. My great-grandmother, though, had a 4th great-grandmother who was Huron.

A check of early parish records turns up a sizeable family called Lirette / Lyret living at Charlesbourg from about 1721 until 1800 (as far as these particular records go); about 1750, they spread out to other parishes and starting in 1764, there are some Lirettes (parents Joseph, Angelique and M. Josephe) having babies whose baptisms are listed "registre des Hurons de Loretteville" so, depending which particular Lirettes are your ancestors, you may well have Native American heritage.
Reply:As others say, it sounds French.

HOWEVER... I have heard that because of French presence at one time historically, certain Nations (like the 'Sioux', aka Lakota/Dakota/Nakota) actually have a lot of French surnames. Doesn't necessarily mean they all have French blood, but it's perhaps a clue to go on.
Reply:Absolutely!

Has any one seen a bracelet with the name TAHNITO on it? It is a Native American bracelet?

No. Though I looked online and found that it appears to be a surname of Apache connection, so I assume the bracelet is by an Apache artist...

Has any one seen a bracelet with the name TAHNITO on it? It is a Native American bracelet?
I am sorry no,

although i may have risen your hopes up by answering this, whenever i ask a question i would rather recieve a no than no answer at all. but i really hope someone out there finds it for you :)

touch-me-not

What native american tribe does the name Ruybalid come from?

I can't find the exact name but is almost certainly related to this name, which is of Spanish origin, so Mexican ?

Ruybal

Last name origin %26amp; meaning:

Galician: see Roybal.

Roybal

Last name origins %26amp; meanings:

Galician: variant of Ruibal (Spanish Rubial), a habitational name from any of numerous places in Galicia, so named from a derivative of ruivo 鈥榬ed鈥?(Latin rubeus), denoting red earth.

Perhaps an Americanized spelling of German R眉bal (see Ruebel).

What native american tribe does the name Ruybalid come from?
I find several records associated with the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico and Colorado.

Looking for the name of a creature in Native American folklore?

it is supposed to be like a giant white island that beckons people onto its shore then sinks killing the tresspassers.

Looking for the name of a creature in Native American folklore?
What you're describing is Greek mythology.

"A supposed sea-monster of vast size, said to have been seen off the coast of Norway and on the North American coasts. It was first described (1750) by Pontoppidan. Pliny speaks of a sea-monster in the Straits of Gibraltar, which blocked the entrance of ships."
Reply:I've heard about this beast under the name of the Kraken and Leviathan, but not in Native American mythology.
Reply:I have not heard of that in Native American lore.

I know that in sailor lore it is a popular myth.

The two most common interpretations have been that it was a whale, or a type of mirage common on the cold ocean areas that can cause land masses appear to be only a short distance away when they are hundreds of miles away.

Also, the Irish legend of the Pooka is about a creature that looks like a horse but actually is a malevolent fairy that takes the foolish riders to a water death in a nearby lake.
Reply:No, it's Moby Dick : P
Reply:WASNT THIS THE HARPIES?

Where(online)can i find a list of native american last names for research of a book in progress?

I am writing a book and would like to obtain a list of native american last names,for a character.i am looking for something to view online,not to buy a book.

Where(online)can i find a list of native american last names for research of a book in progress?
Go to

http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/f...

Set:

Census : US 1880

Given name: John (or Mary)

Race: Native American

State: Blank or filled in, as you choose. Dakota territory is full of Indians. Massachusetts isn't.

Press ENTER.

You will get real NA's alive in 1880. Many of them have English or Spanish surnames. Some don't.

The search engine won't work with both given and family names blank.

I put "Running" in the given name and found one:

Household:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace

Eagle Theila Self M Male NA 43 DAK Farmer DAK DAK

Flying Dacon Wife M Female NA 44 DAK Keeping House DAK DAK

Running Horse Son S Male NA 9 DAK At Home DAK DAK

Good Cow Dau S Female NA 7 DAK At Home DAK DAK

Yellow Face Son S Male NA 1 DAK At Home DAK DAK

--------------------------------------...

Source Information:

Census Place Peorra Bottom, Hughes, Dakota Territory

Surnames were not a custom in many Indian tribes.
Reply:why dont you go to their home page, most native american communities have one, and check out the names of the important people within those communities
Reply:I lived plus my fam originates in Cherokee heritage. Redhouse is a good last name. Neshoba. I knew someone with da name Chikaway or sumthin like dat but overall everyone I knew pretty much had regular last names like myself which is Moore and my Great Granny was last named Batts and was full blooded Choctaw Indian. So good luck on dat.
Reply:do a google on this, "Native American Tribal family names." My ancestor's were from a town called Strucca, in upper Wayne County, PA. Our last name was derived from the tribal name. Silichow. ( sill i cow) the name was Americanized to Sillick.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

I need to know what is the name of the Native American tribe in Boston Mass. during the 1640's.?

Well, the two main tribes in Massachusetts were the Mahican and the (not surprisingly) Massachuset. The Massachuset were the ones who were in the Boston area (the Mahican were mostly in what is now Berkshire County, which is the area furthest west in Massachusetts, up against the New York state line.

chestnut

Do you consider using Native American tribe names as names for children disrespectful?

Such as Dakota, Cheyenne, etc... Why do you feel that way?

Do you consider using Native American tribe names as names for children disrespectful?
I don't consider it disrespectful because I'm not very familiar with Native American culture.

I have heard that the tribes consider it disrespectful, though. Apparently it's hard for them to explain why, but it would be the rough equivalent of, in Western culture, choosing to name your child something like "Christ" or "God."

There are naming websites run by Native Americans that will help you choose a Native American name for your child if you want one. For a small donation, they will send you a list of either Native American names or words that would make good names. You get to choose the gender, language, and how "foreign" you want the name to sound.

If you want your child to receive a traditional "spirit" name, however, you'll have to take your child to see a tribal religious leader in person.
Reply:most definitely

Native Americans have lost so much to the invading Europeans and to American society in general (remember the old Paul Revere and the Raiders song "Cherokee Nation"?. The lyrics are below.). They even lost their own tribal names to the invaders.

The name "Sioux" is a French version of the Ojibwa word nadewisou, which means "treacherous snakes". The native names for the Sioux mean "An Alliance of Friends", which is Dakhota in the Santee dialect, Nakhota in the Yankton dialect and Lakhota in the Teton dialect. There are a number of different spellings of these names.

The Native American name Cheyenne is a Tribal name from Siouan Dakota Shahiyena, meaning "people of alien speech" (literally "red-speak, red-come").

A number of people on this site have expressed a liking for the name "Kiva". This word means (n.) A large chamber built under, or in, the houses of a Pueblo village, used as an assembly room in religious rites or as a men's dormitory. It is commonly lighted and entered from an opening in the roof.

At my urging, a writer questioned the tribes about using the name and was informed that they would find it offensive.

Am I Native American? No, I'm 2nd generation Irish American. My ancestors and recent relatives lived through the English subjugation of the Irish people. The native Gaelic language was not allowed to be spoken or taught. Children were deprived of any education. The chosen religion (Roman Catholicism) was forbiddent to be practiced.

From what I've read, Gaelic is now spoken by 1-2% of the population. The British have virtually wiped out the native language.

While religion and education are no longer proscribed for the Irish, the term "hedgerow" is still somewhat in use. Priests held Mass and taught children behind hedges, rocks, and in old abandoned buildings.

Because of my ancestors and near relatives, I've learned a greater appreciation for the history of other people. Maybe others will feel I'm too old-fashioned or out-of-the-loop but it boils down to respect. The British had no respect for the Irish and white people, in general, have no respect for Native American culture.

Sorry this is so long but it's a complicated issue that cannot be answered in just a few words.
Reply:Mostly I think it is silly. I am Shoshone and Paiute, enrolled, as are both of my parents, etc.

I once met a man named Shoshone, I asked him, "Are you Shoshone?" He said, "Yes." I repeated, "Are you Shoshone?" He said, "Yes" again. So I asked again and he just didn't get it. So, I said, "I'm Shoshone, you know, the tribe." It was kind of uncomfortable, for him that is.

As a teacher I'd do the same thing, ask kids who were named tribal names if they were Cheyenne, Dakota, etc. Most didn't even know that those are names of a nation of people. (Apparently some here on YA do not know that either.)

So, in sum, is it disrespectful? No. Mostly it is just uninformed people who think they are doing native people a favor or honor when really they are just self indulgent.

JMO.
Reply:No not at all. If we say that it's disrespectful to use Native American tribes then we can start using that for everything...Every city, state, country, and continent could then be offended if someone named their child after them. Every person who had someone named after them could say that it's disrespectful. I think naming someone after someone or something should be considered an honor.
Reply:I'm just here to agree with Ruby and Emmy. They said it way better than I could! It is disrespectful, and comes across as incredibly ignorant. The only thing worse is when parents pick the name off a map and have no idea it's an American Indian tribe, misspell it (Shyann, anyone?)
Reply:you might want to check on the real meaning of some of those names. many of the names non natives know our nations by were given by our enemies to describe us. many of them are less than flattering and you may just end up calling your child a name that means dog people or snakes or man eaters.

and as many here have said well, yes it is offensive. i like the way brings light put it..self indulgent. many people think if THEY want to do it or have it then they can. most don't care if it harms others.
Reply:Why would it be disrespectful? On the contrary, I think anyone is honoured when a baby is named after them , whether it is a whole tribe or just a person's first name. I think Cheyenne is gorgeous :-)
Reply:Not at all. Most all cultures use names that are descriptive of places or events.

Even so called english or american names have meanings.

I had an uncle named Tacoma.We aren't Indian.
Reply:well i dont see the difference as when people name their children after cities and countries (ex. Madison, Brooklyn, Asia, Ireland...)
Reply:No, There beautiful names and dont need the label.

They arent disrespectful, its more honory
Reply:Dakota and Cheyenne are also names of places, so no, I think it's pretty ridiculous say that. But I do think it's silly to use names of tribes with no clue as to their proper pronunciation or meaning.
Reply:No, why would they be considered disrespectful??
Reply:Yes, they are very disrespectful to the people of those tribes. It is culturally disrespectful and shows the ignorance of the parents who knows absolutely nothing about the Native American tribe that they are naming their poor child after.

[Edit] I am Cherokee Indian but that does not mean I would go naming my kid Cherokee. Nor would I name my child Irish, German, Scottish, English, American, or Canadian.
Reply:Yes, if you are not Native American.
Reply:no not at all i think those are beautiful names :]
Reply:NO someone said this to me on here as my daughters name is Shyanne i changed the spelling and am considering Dakota for my next daughter

I am of native american descent and have a spirit guide so how can honouring my ancestors be disrespectful some people never have anything positive to say!

EDIT: how do i get a thumbs down for telling the truth and my opinion
Reply:no because i don't think people use them because they are tribe names, they just like the name
Reply:Don't think so Lily.

I am looking for a web site that features prints by Native American artist whose last name is Rabbit?

http://billandtracirabbit.com/

http://www.knowsgunartgallery.com/

I am looking for a web site that features prints by Native American artist whose last name is Rabbit?
You should probobly try americanhistory.com

I am searching for a Native American Indian name meaning "Enchanted One".?

We got a Siberian Husky/ Wolf puppy for my husband and he would love to find a Native American name for her. He loves the name "Enchanted One", but we can not find the translation.

Thank you...

I am searching for a Native American Indian name meaning "Enchanted One".?
I have searched also but can't find enchanted one.

I did find that the Eskimo language is similar to Algonquin. Wolf in Algonquin is "Mahingan" and dog is "Animosh" if that will help you any.

I need to find the best web site to find native american names and their meaning?

I need to find an indian name(hopefully from the Nez Perce tribe) that means "works with the earth". SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY PLEASE!!!!

I need to find the best web site to find native american names and their meaning?
go to this website and chose your selection. babynameworld.com

hope this helps

p.s.also go to google search and enter (nez perce names)

that will take you to a website named native american baby names.click on that and maybe you can find what you are looking for. good luck
Reply:spot.colorado.edu/~koontz/faq/names.htm
Reply:I would say go to ASK.COM.

chinese hibiscus

Why are so many North American places named with Native American words?

Like, for instance, Canada, Ontario, Toronto, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ohio, Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Dakota, Kansas, Utah, Montana, Oregon, New Mexico, Tennessee, Alaska, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Alabama, Florida, Wyoming, etc.? Why is it?

Why are so many North American places named with Native American words?
The answer is rather self-explanatory, don't ya think?

Not only were Natives tribes the ones that originally coined terms to refer to geographical regions and landmarks (i.e. rivers and such), but commonality is among the strongest tools for assimilation. For the same reasons, Christians retain rituals, holidays, and stories that have roots in Paganism.
Reply:...because it was land that originally belonged to us?

Don't tell me you are unaware of several hundred years of the colonization of our land by European invaders. Several of the original places retain the names we (Natives) assigned to them.

You may find it interesting to note that it isn't just place names that come from old Native words. There are a few words used commonly in English that actually came directly from my tribe's language (the Maliseets) - moose and toboggan.
Reply:Because those were the words for place names before Europeans came, and often there was enough interaction with the Natives for the Whites to learn the words, and to use them. Moreover, there is a ironic and paradoxical romantic fascination with the Native Peoples among Europeans in North America, and so you get the use of lots of Native words in place names, and the use of Native imagery in mascots and the like, as well.
Reply:Because this place used to be owned by native americans, and the place names are usually derived from either the names of the tribes that used to live there or the name the natives used to refer to the area.
Reply:Because obviously the Native Americans, not the Europeans, were here first and already had names for places. Have you ever took a History class before I mean seriously how old are you?
Reply:I cannot believe you could be that ignorant. What peoples inhabited this and other continents - do you think it was we caucasions???
Reply:Because they are not just Native American words but just native words from the First Nations people. They crossed the Bering strait, some stayed here in the north and some kept moving south.
Reply:I agree with the first poster, after all white americans are only a relatively new race of people
Reply:obviously because we named them.
Reply:Gosh, I don't know. Maybe because the Native Americans were here first?

Where online can i find a list of Native Canadian and/or Native American names ?

im open to all suggestions.

Where online can i find a list of Native Canadian and/or Native American names ?
george, george is a good name. Lota famous indins named George.

Seriously, "Indian names" like mine, are given to us by elders or medicine people.

This is not to be taken lightly. You may inadvertently mark your child with a bad name, Like "white wolf" sounds cool, but it's a curse in nature. They do not blend into their surroundings, and thus become a liability to the pack, and are usually outcast. Which is why it is not a good name.
Reply:Two crows said it right.

I couldn鈥檛 suggest any websites because most have inaccurate meanings to "Native American" names.

Aiyanna as many people believe does not mean blossom or eternal blossom.
Reply:I believe this is exactly what you were looking for.

http://www.snowwowl.com/swolfNAnamesandm...

What's the name of that rap song with a native american-ish beat to it?

All I can associate with it is like "i used to run from you, now I run to you" or something like that. Thanks!

What's the name of that rap song with a native american-ish beat to it?
Madlib The Beat Konducta, Vol. 3-4: Beat Konducta in India
Reply:Tainted Love by SoftCell, its a boy singing about a girl...