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Shawnee

Shawnee is a sublime traditional baby name for girls. As the self-designation of a proud Native American tribe, Shawnee went on to become a surprise favorite name during the early 1990s. Shawnee is the name of a character in the Story Girl series, and Shawnee Ray Toose was the spirited heroine of The Bingo Palace by Louise Erdrich. Keep reading to learn more about this baby name.

Meaning of the Name Shawnee

Shawnee originates from the Algonquin word šawanwa (meaning “people of the south”). The name referred to a tribe of Native Americans located in what is now southern Ohio.

Shawnee derived from the Native American word šawanwa (meaning “southern people”). It was a self-designated name for tribes living in the southern region of Ohio. Historically, symbols of the Shawnee tribe included green corn and stomp dances.

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Nicknames for Shawnee

The name Shawnee evokes feelings of sagacity and strength. Such a strong and resilient name, it should be paired with a timeless nickname. If you're looking for a nickname for the Shawnee in your life, we've created a fun list of possible options to help get you inspired.

  • Shaw
  • Nee
  • Nene
  • Naya 
  • NayNay
  • Neena
  • Shaun
  • Shawny

Shawnee Name Details

Style: Traditional

Gender: Neutral

Pronunciation: shaw-NEE

Syllables: Two

Alternative Spelling for Shawnee

  • Shaunee
  • Shawney
  • Shawnie

Shawnee Name Popularity

According to the Social Security Administration index, Shawnee was the 10,979th most popular baby name for girls in 2020.

Great Middle Names for Shawnee and Their Meanings

  • Amelia (work, industriousness)
  • Babette (foreigner, my God is an oath)
  • Carol (free man, song, hymn)
  • Emma (whole, universal)
  • Farah (happiness, joy, gladness)
  • Harleigh (hare meadow, rock meadow, long field)
  • Inara (illumination, enlightenment, shining light)
  • Lucette (little light)
  • Quetzal (beautiful feather)
  • Renata (reborn)
  • Venus (goddess, love, delight)
  • Zuri (beautiful)

Famous People Named Shawnee

  • Shawnee (character in Story Girl by Paul Mosier)
  • Shawnee Lord (protagonist of Shawnee Lord by Shirl Henke)
  • Shawnee Ray Toose (character in The Bingo Palace by Louise Erdrich)
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