Cimarron
ci-marron, cim(ar)-ron
Popularity:
12473
Origin:
Spanish
Meaning:
Wild, untamed
Cimarron is a gender-neutral name of Spanish origin, meaning “wild, untamed.” It’s the name of a county and a river in Oklahoma. It was also the name of a group of Africans in Panama who escaped slavery and lived together in defiance of Spanish colonial rule. In the 1570s, they allied with Sir Francis Drake of England to try to defeat the Spanish. If you’re hoping baby will be a free spirit who refuses to be controlled, Cimarron could be the perfect name for them!