Cheyenne Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cheyenne Name at a Glance

Name	Cheyenne
Meaning	An Algonquian tribe of the Great Plains. Capital city of Wyoming.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Cheyenne Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cheyenne means “An Algonquian tribe of the Great Plains. Capital city of Wyoming”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cheyenne Name Origin

Our database records Cheyenne under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cheyenne a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cheyenne is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cheyenne

When considering Cheyenne for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.