Cheyenne (given name)


Cheyenne 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. 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.

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