Cheyenne (given name)
Cheyenne (IPA: /ʃaɪˈæn/) is a unisex name of English origin, though it is more commonly used by females than males. The origin of the word is uncertain, though it may be derived from the Sioux language, from the word Šahíyena. Alternative spellings include Cheyanne and Shyanne and diminutives include Chey (IPA: /ʃaɪˈ/). The name has enjoyed some degree of popularity in recent years in the United States, with it being in the top 450 names for girls between 2000 and 2017, according to the Social Security Administration.
 American singer-songwriter Cheyenne Kimball | |
| Pronunciation | /ʃaɪˈæn/ shy-AN |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Uncertain; used to describe the Cheyenne, an American indigenous people of the Great Plains. |
| Meaning | "seizing by the heel", "supplanting" |
| Region of origin | North America, Europe |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Cheyanne, Shyanne |
Notable bearers
- Cheyenne Brando (1970–1995), Tahitian fashion model and daughter of Marlon Brando
- Cheyenne Campbell (born 1986), New Zealander rugby union player
- Cheyenne "Chey" Dunkley (born 1992), English footballer
- Cheyenne Haynes (born 1995), American actress, performer, and child model
- Cheyenne Jackson (born 1975), American actor and singer
- Cheyenne Kimball (born 1990), American singer-songwriter
- Cheyenne Marie Mize, American folk singer-songwriter
- Cheyenne Parker (born 1992), American WNBA basketball player
- Cheyenne Tozzi (born 1988), Australian model
- Cheyenne Woods (born 1990), American golfer
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