naming traditions tend to vary as well. A few names of places or tribes, such as Dakota and Cheyenne, have seen some popularity over the years, but most Native names—even famous ones like Pocahontas and Sequoyah—are rare.
In Tewa, an American Indian language, yantse means “yellow willow.” When it comes to gender-neutral names, Yantse is a great option for both boys and girls. This, like many other Native American male names, is a fairly uncommon name for a boy in the United States and worldwide. In...
Native American names and last names (surnames) aren’t just for someone that belongs to a tribe. Many non-Native Americans have also “borrowed” from their names because they love the meanings or wish to choose a unique or rare name for their little one. What Are Native American Boy ...
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So, you’ve finally chosen your baby’s first and middle names. Before you finalize the combo, it’s a good idea to check for the resulting acronym of their initials – that includes their first, middle, and last names. Try to avoid those that might invite teasing or bullying. Examples...
the demographics or characteristics of people in the U.S.). The U.S. is often called a “country of immigrants,” and the last names we have are in some ways related to our immigration history. As immigration changes, the popularity of certain last namesshift(change in position) over ...
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the Peruvianpituis an example. The Waiãpi people ofFrench Guianahave a side-blown flute that is played nasally, although nose flutes are otherwise rare in the Americas. Whistles are essentially a simple form of end-blown flute that produce one or two pitches; these are used throughout the...
In my last post, I talked about Zoom classes, about advice (or lack thereof) that I have offered to MFA students. I decided to add a part 2 because I avoided the topic of revision. It’s my least favorite subject. Of course, students always ask if I revise and how and . . . I...