Historical FigureAmerican1806 – 1871
Stand Watie
Cherokee leader, last Confederate general to surrender
Biography
A Cherokee Nation leader and Confederate general during the American Civil War. He was the last Confederate general to surrender in 1865.
Quick Facts
Category
Historical Figure
Nationality
American
Born
1806
Died
1871
Thinking about the name
Watie
American origin
“Likely derived as a nickname or short form of surnames like Watt or Watkins, Watie has taken on standalone usage in contemporary naming. The name carries a casual, approachable quality with regional American character. It reflects a trend of using traditionally surname-based names as given names.”