Sacagawea
Meaningbird woman · Hidatsa
Sacagawea is a Native American girl name meaning “bird woman”, with Hidatsa roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Sacagawea would score 15 points, thanks largely to the W (worth 4).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Sacagawea
Sacagawea is a girl name of Native American origin meaning “bird woman”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Sacagawea at school.
Origin:Native American names
More Native American girl names
- Girl name: Savannah · treeless plain
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Girl name: Winona · firstborn daughter
- Girl name: Nayla · achiever, winner
- Girl name: Savanna · treeless grassland
- Girl name: Kaydence · rhythm
- Unisex name: Mika · often beautiful fragrance
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
Questions about the name Sacagawea
What does the name Sacagawea mean?
Sacagawea means “bird woman” and comes from Hidatsa. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Madelyn (“woman of Magdala”), Madeline (“woman of Magdala”), Lydia (“woman from Lydia”) and Genevieve (“possibly woman of the people”).
What is the origin of the name Sacagawea?
Sacagawea is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Hidatsa. Other Native American names to consider are Savannah (“treeless plain”), Dakota (“friend, ally”), Winona (“firstborn daughter”) and Nayla (“achiever, winner”).
Is Sacagawea a boy or girl name?
Sacagawea is a girl name.
What names are similar to Sacagawea?
If you like Sacagawea, you might also like Madelyn, Madeline, Lydia and Genevieve.
What should I know before naming my baby Sacagawea?
Sacagawea is a Native American girl name meaning “bird woman”, with Hidatsa roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.