The indigenous peoples of both North and South America are as diverse as their tribes, languages, methods of communication, and cultural practices. With the all the differences within tribes and languages, come differences with names and baby-naming practices — however, there are also some pretty interesting similarities that run through many Native cultures. I am both Mayan Indigenous as well as Cherokee, so below I’m focusing on the methodology in the naming practices of these two indigenous societies. If you have Mayan or Cherokee heritage, there could be some wonderful and powerful baby-name picks right here for your new addition.