Cheyenne

Cheyenne meaning and name origin

Cheyenne \che-yenne, cheye(n)-ne\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Cheyenne), is pronounced shy-ENN. It is of Native American Indian origin, and the meaning of Cheyenne is "unintelligible speakers". From the French name "shaiyena". Name of a Native American tribe. The Cheyennes were famous for their courage in battle, and the capital city of Wyoming is named after the tribe.

Cheyenne has 11 variant forms: Chayan, Chayanne, Cheyanna, Cheyanne, Chiana, Chianna, Chyanne, Shayan, Shayanne, Shyann and Shyanne.

Baby names that sound like Cheyenne are Chynna, Chenay, Chanee, Chanae, Channa, Chayney, Chyna, Shene, Sheena, Shayne, Sheenah and Shyanna.

View a list of the 2 names that reference Cheyenne.

Popularity of Cheyenne

Cheyenne is a very popular first name for women (#1778 out of 4276) but an uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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