Historical FigureAmerican1867 – 1911
Sundance Kid
Wild West outlaw, Butch Cassidy's partner
Biography
Legendary Wild West outlaw whose real name was Harry Alonzo Longabaugh. He was part of Butch Cassidy's gang and became an iconic figure in American frontier history.
Quick Facts
Category
Historical Figure
Nationality
American
Born
1867
Died
1911
Thinking about the name
Sundance
American origin
“Evokes the Native American tradition of the Sun Dance ceremony, a sacred spiritual ritual, lending the name profound cultural gravity and natural poetry. Sundance became iconic through American frontier imagery and the Sundance Film Festival, making it appealing to parents drawn to outdoor heritage and artistic independence. It's bold and carries genuine historical resonance.”