Missouri

Missouri is a name drawn from the very earth, derived from a Native American word, likely from the Illinois tribe, meaning 'great canoe people' or 'people of the big river.' It flowed from the heart of North America to become a geographic marker and, by the late 19th century, a given name, evoking images of exploration and wide-open spaces.

When you picture your daughter, does she have a spirit that yearns for adventure, a soul that thrives on open horizons? 'Missouri' feels like that spirit made audible. It’s a name you can imagine carving into a tree on a summer afternoon or hearing on the wind as you stand on a vast plain. It carries a sense of independent strength, a confidence that comes from knowing your own way, just as the river knows its course.