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!