Names that mean something

While researching Cherokee Indians for my forthcoming novel, I was struck by how their traditional names always meant something. Their names could also change as they got older. A baby might start life being called Dustu (Spring Frog.) Then during childhood gain a new name based on a gift, physical trait, or maybe an event he or she becomes known for. Think Tsiyu Gansini (Dragging Canoe,) Junaluska (Bushyhead,) Degataga (Standing Firm,) or Nanye-Hi (Wanderer.) We find it charming since the na...