101 Native American Cat Names

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Embark on a journey through the rich heritage of Native American culture with our list of 101 Native American cat names. Each name in this list is more than just a label. It carries deep-rooted significance from various nations, offering a glimpse into the vast and varied traditions of Native American peoples.

Whether you’re drawn to the vitality in names like “Ahiga” (He fights) from the Navajo or the peaceful beauty of “Ama” (Water) from the Cherokee, each name resonates with the essence of Native American wisdom. Choose from names that reflect natural elements, such as “Nascha” (Owl) from the Navajo, or those that embody personal attributes, like “Anaba” (She returns from war) from the Navajo.

For those who appreciate the symbolism of animals, consider names like “Chapa” (Beaver) from the Sioux or “Mika” (Intelligent raccoon) from Native American origin. From the grace of “Elan” (Friendly) to the allure of “Catori” (Spirit) from the Hopi, this compilation promises to provide a name that not only honors the legacy of Native American cultures but also encapsulates the unique spirit of your feline companion.

NameMeaningNation
AbooksigunWildcatAlgonquin
AdsilaBlossomCherokee
AhigaHe fightsNavajo
AiyanaEternal blossomCherokee
AlawaPeaAlgonquin
AmaWaterCherokee
AnabaShe returns from warNavajo
AnktiRepeat danceHopi
AsdzaaWomanNavajo
AwenasaMy homeCherokee
AyitaFirst to danceCherokee
BidabanBeginning of dawnOjibwa
BlyTallNative American
BodawayFire makerApache
CatoriSpiritHopi
ChapaBeaverSioux
ChepiFairyAlgonquin
ChilailiSnowbirdCherokee
ChimalisBluebirdNative American
ChoganBlackbirdAlgonquin
ChosoviBluebirdHopi
ChosposiBluebird eyeHopi
CochetaStrangerNative American
DakotaFriendSioux
DelsinHe is soNavajo
DenaliGreat oneAthabaskan
DyaniDeerNative American
ElanFriendlyNative American
ElsuFlying falconZuni
EnapayBraveSioux
EnkoodabaooOne who lives aloneAlgonquin
EnolaSolitaryNative American
EnyetoWalks as a bearMiwock
EtaniaWealthyNavajo
EteniaRichApache
EyotaGreatSioux
FalaCrowChoctaw
GahoMotherCreek
GalilahiAttractiveCherokee
GolaWinterChoctaw
HalonaOf happy fortuneZuni
HaniaSpirit warriorHopi
HemeneWolfNez Perce
HintoBlueDakota
HonaniBadgerHopi
HonoviStrongHopi
HopiPeacefulHopi
HotahWhiteSioux
HowiTurtle doveMiwok
HuyanaFalling rainMiwock
ImalaDisciplinesChoctaw
InolaBlack foxCherokee
InteusHas no shameAlgonquin
IshiManYahi
IstasSnowNative American
ItuhaSturdy oakKiowa
JacyThe moonNative American
JolonValley of the dead oaksMiwock
KachinaSpiritHopi
KantiSingsAlgonquin
KayaElder sisterHopi
KeleSparrowHopi
KemeThunderAlgonquin
KewaneePrairie henPotawatomi
KohanaSwiftSioux
KokoNightBlackfoot
KurukBearPawnee
KwanitaGod is graciousNative American
LakotaFriendSioux
LeotieFlower of the prairieCheyenne
LomasiPretty flowerHopi
LuluRabbitHopi
MachaAuroraSioux
MacawiGenerousSioux
MagenaMoonNative American
MahalaWomanNative American
MahpeeSkySioux
MaiCoyoteNavajo
MakaweeMotheringSioux
MakyaEagle hunterHopi
MansiPlucked flowerHopi
MapiyaSkySioux
MaskaStrongNative American
MatoskahWhite bearSioux
MikaIntelligent raccoonNative American
MinalFruitCree
MisuRippling waterMiwock
MitenaBorn under new moonOmaha
MunaOverflowing springHopi
NamidStar dancerCheyenne
NaraEarthHopi
NaschaOwlNavajo
NekaWild gooseHopi
NilaMoonChoctaw
NinaStrongNative American
NitaBearChoctaw
NokosiBearSeminole
NovaChases butterflyHopi
NunaLandChoctaw
OdakotaFriendSioux
OhankoRecklessSioux
OnaconaWhite owlCherokee
OrendaMagic powerIroquois
PahanaLost white brotherHopi
PakunaDeer jumping downhillMiwok
PatwinManWintun
PavatiClear waterHopi
PaytahFireSioux
PolomaBowChoctaw
QaletaqaGuardian of the peopleHopi
SakimaKingMiami
SalaliSquirrelCherokee
SaniThe old oneNavajo
SitalaFireMiwock
SkahWhiteSioux
TaditaOne who runsOmaha
TakalaCorn tasselHopi
TaliseBeautiful waterCherokee
TamaThunderNative American
TayanitaYoung beaverCherokee
TivaDanceHopi
TokalaFoxSioux
ToyaWaterHopi
TuwaEarthHopi
UnaRememberHopi
WahyaWolfCherokee
WakandaPossesses magicSioux
WapiLuckySioux
WicasaSageLakota
WinonaFirstborn daughterSioux
YansaBuffaloCherokee
YokiRainHopi
YumaSon of the chiefNavajo
ZaltanaHigh mountainApache
ZihnaSpinsHopi
ZitkalaBirdSioux

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Sean is a former literature professor with a curiosity almost as fierce as a cat's. When he's not tending to Cats Around The Globe, he writes middle-grade fiction, hangs out with his two daughters, or naps with his buddy Louie, a rescue American Shorthair.