This section is from the book "The Book Of Woodcraft", by Ernest Thompson Seton. Also available from Amazon: The Book of Woodcraft.
As a rule, the idea - "wonderful," "great," "admirable," or "above others" - is understood, else the name would not have been given.
Actor.
(He) makes fire.
Trusty.
Juggler.
Self-reliant.
Jack-rabbit.
Brave all alone.
Wild Horse.
Dark Horse.
Strong alone.
(He) brings the news.
High Hop.
Leaping Panther.
Little Breeches.
Walker.
Man-fish.
Slick Roper.
Spy.
The SilentOne.
Silent power.
Rock-splitter, or Gitch-amik Mighty beaver, crusher.
Big Stick.
He walks straight.
Fighting Eagle.
(He) was sent.
Fire-juggler.
(He) makes fire.
Top of the Mountain.
Hostile.
Stay with it.
Runner.
Speak not.
Pine Tree.
The tall one.
Famous Runner.
Fears not.
Trusty Scout.
Quick Runner.
(I) walk quickly.
Snake.
Shining face.
Scalper.
Doctor.
Lone tree.
Grey-wolf; that is, " Peerless Scout".
Tumbler.
(I) am gay.
Well cooked.
Moving Voice.
Big Stick.
Mighty Jumper.
Bow.
Never Quit.
Good Spearman.
I stand up.
Sits up all night.
Camp of Creepers.
Good Walker.
Wind.
Soft Heart.
Wonder Cook.
Iron Nerve.
A Little Chief.
Bounding Buck.
Little Iron.
New Spirit within.
Stick to it.
Little Giant.
water-dog or Sea-dog.
Jumping-jack.
Yellow Hair.
Trailer.
Spear.
(He) makes fire.
Writer.
Spear.
Diver.
Swift or Flying Fox.
Strongheart.
Strong.
Brave.
Medicine Cook.
To-morrow.
Walks all night.
Nimble.
Keen Eyes.
Swimmer.
He jumps like a deer.
Rabbit.
Spearman, or Big Spearman.
Little Owl.
 
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