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Native American Indians used to name their children after the first thing they saw as they left their tepees subsequent to the birth. Hence such strange names as Sitting Bull and Running Water.

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4mo ago

Oh, dude, like, back in the day, Native Americans would, like, give their kids names based on nature, animals, or even significant events. It was all about connecting with the world around them, you know? So, like, if a baby was born during a thunderstorm, they might be named Thunder or Rain. Cool, right?

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4mo ago

Well, honey, Native Americans typically named their children based on significant events, traits, or even animals. They didn't exactly have a baby name book to flip through, so they got creative. It was all about honoring tradition and embracing their culture, not worrying about what the latest baby name trends were.

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4mo ago

Native Indians named their children based on various factors such as the time of birth, significant events, or characteristics of the child. Names often reflected the child's connection to nature, spirituality, or the community. Some tribes had specific naming ceremonies or rituals to bestow names upon children, often involving elders or spiritual leaders. These names held deep cultural and symbolic meanings within the tribe.

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