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Cheyenne

Cheyenne

Cheyenne is trendy unisex baby name. Popular as a given name since the mid-century, Cheyenne has a lively place in popular culture. Cheyenne O'Malley is a character in the Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls book series, and “Beaches of Cheyenne” is a song by Garth Brooks. Keep reading to learn more about this fashionable baby name.

Meaning of the name Cheyenne:

Sioux: red speaker, foreign tongue

Origin of the name Cheyenne:

Cheyenne derives from the Sioux language word Å ahíyena. Although the precise definition is unclear, most experts believe that Å ahíyena descends from the Dakota expression Å ahíya (meaning “red speaker” or “foreign tongue”).

Symbolism of the name Cheyenne:

Cheyenne is a Dakota exonym for the Great Plains Native American tribe. The symbol for Cheyenne is the morning star.

baby name Cheyenne

Style of the name Cheyenne:

Modern

Gender of the name Cheyenne:

Cheyenne is a name that is used for both boys and girls.

Pronunciation of the name Cheyenne:

shie-AN

Number of syllables in the name Cheyenne:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Cheyenne:

The name Cheyenne evokes feelings of confidence and serenity.

Alternative spellings for the name Cheyenne:

Nicknames for the name Cheyenne:

Popularity of the name Cheyenne:

According to the Social Security Administration index, Cheyenne was the 581st most popular baby girl name in 2020. Cheyenne ranked among the top 100 baby names for girls from 1994-2000. The name was also among the top 1,000 baby names for boys during the 1950s and 1990s.

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Great middle names for Cheyenne and their meanings:

Famous people with the name Cheyenne:

Cheyenne in popular culture:

  • Cheyenne Tyler Lee (character on Superstore)
  • Cheyenne Montgomery (character on Reba)
  • Cheyenne Mortenson (character on Cyberbully)
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