Wampanoag Submitted Names

Wampanoag names are used by the Wampanoag people of Massachusetts.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Akkompoin m Wampanoag
A brother of Massasoit.
Aquinnah f Wampanoag
From Wampanoag Âhqunah meaning "the end of the island". This is also the name of a town on the island of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. American actor Michael J. Fox gave this name to his daughter Aquinnah Kathleen born in 1995.
Chepi f & m Algonquin, New World Mythology, Wampanoag, Narragansett
Means "ghost" in Wampanoag and Narragansett. It was another name for Hobomock.
Corbitant m Wampanoag
Name of a leader under Massasoit from the Pocasset tribe who may have attempted to influence the people in a revolt against the English settlers.
Habbamock m Wampanoag
Borne by a Wampanoag Native American who served as a guide, interpreter, and aide to the Pilgrims of Plymouth, Massachusetts. The name may have been a pseudonym, as it means "mischievous".
Hobomock m & f Algonquin, Wampanoag, Narragansett, New World Mythology
In Algonquin legends (mainly Wampanoag and Narragansett) Hobomock is the manito the spirit of death: a destructive, often evil, being. He is subject of many Wampanoag 'bogeyman' stories, warning children away from dangerous or naughty behavior... [more]
Iyannough m Wampanoag
Means "Captain" or "One who intimidates" in Wampanoag. It is the name of the chief sachem of the Mattakeeset tribe who helped the Pilgrims find a lost boy, John Billington.
Massasoit m Wampanoag
Meaning, "Great Sachem."
Metacomet m Wampanoag
A Wampanoag and the second son of the sachem Massasoit.
Montowampate m Wampanoag
Also known as Sagamore James was a Pawtucket leader who was the Sachem of Saugus when English began to settle in the area.
Namumpum f Wampanoag
A Pocasset Wampanoag Native American Chief.
Nanepashemet m Wampanoag
Means "the moon god" in Wampanoag.
Ohquamehud m Wampanoag
Name of a Nauset sachem who was one of nine sachems to sign a peace treaty with the English Settlers to Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Oiguina f Wampanoag
Name borne by a possible daughter of Quadequina, brother of Massasoit.
Ousamequin m Wampanoag
Sachem, or leader, of the Wampanoag, and "Massasoit" of the Wampanoag Confederacy.
Pamantaquash m Wampanoag
Name of the "pond sachem" of Assawamsett.
Quadequina m Wampanoag
Brother of Massasoit who may have introduced popcorn to the Pilgrims.
Sagamore m Wampanoag, French (Rare)
Derived from the word sagamore, which is an anglicization of a Native American word that means "chief".... [more]
Sassamon m Wampanoag
Name of a "praying Indian" whose assassination ultimately led to King Philip's War.
Sokanon f Wampanoag (?)
Meant "it pours, it rains" in Wampanoag or Massachusetts (an extinct member of the Algonquian language family).
Soquontamouk m Wampanoag
Name of a son of the "black sachem" Tuspaquin.
Squanto m Wampanoag
Squanto is a native name especially known for the Native American tribe who helped in the Mayflower.
Sunconewhew m Wampanoag
A form of Sonkanuchoo and the name of the third son of Massasoit.
Tatoson m Wampanoag
Possibly means "he passes by" or "is removed". Name of a Wampanoag chief during King Philip's War.
Tisquantum m Wampanoag
Means "divine rage" in Wampanoag.... [more]
Tuspaquin m Wampanoag
Name of the "Black Sachem", a Wampanoag war captain who was feared by the English.
Weetamoo f Wampanoag
Allegedly means "sweet heart" in the Native American Wampanoag language.... [more]
Wenepoykin m Wampanoag
Name of sachem Wenepoykin, also known as Winnepurkett, Sagamore George, George Rumney Marsh, and George No Nose.
Wenunchus f Wampanoag
Pocasset Wampanoag Native American Chief.
Wootonekanuske f Wampanoag
Meaning unknown. This is the name of Pocasset Wampanoag Native American Chief Weetamoo's younger sister.