Tamatoa

With Pacific Islander origins, Tamatoa is a unique masculine name. When traced to its Tahitian and Maori roots, Tamatoa means “warrior child,” deriving from the elements tama, meaning “child,” and toa, meaning “warrior.” You might also recognize this name as belonging to the gregarious, jewel-encrusted giant coconut crab in the Disney movie Moana. A fan of shiny things, Tamatoa often seen collecting treasures to decorate his shell with. Whether your little one loves to collect souvenirs like the fictional crab or is a tiny warrior in the making, they’ll live up to their name.