Because Sacajawea had him on the expedition and didn't get sick sick so they thought that was very cool. Also why they called him that is because Sacajawea saved the party a lot of times:):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
Sacagawea's son was born on February 11, 1805. His real name was Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, yet he was called "Little Pomp" or "Pompy" by Clark and others in the expedition.
Sacagawea called the baby, Meeko, which meant Little Brown Squirrel. Sacagawea's husband, Toussaint Charbonneau, called him Jean Baptist. Lewis and Clark called the baby Little Pomp, or Pompy, or Pomp.
He died with Lewis & Clark
Clark nicknamed Sacagawea's child "Little Pomp" as a term of endearment, derived from the Shoshone word "pomp," meaning "first born." The nickname reflected the child’s status as a symbol of hope and unity during the expedition. Additionally, it showcased the bond between the Lewis and Clark expedition members and the indigenous peoples they encountered. The nickname emphasized the positive relationships fostered throughout their journey.
More information on Pomp, Sacajawea's son, can be found online at Wikipedia and Lewis and Clark Trail, and in many history books covering the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Pomp or Pompy. see what nickname did Lewis and clark gave to Sacagawea's son?
the answer is Jean Batiste (pomp for short) and Lisette
Pomp is Sacajawea's son. Son of a french fur trader. He was born on February 11,1805. Pomp was born during the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
The nickname of the baby who traveled with Lewis and Clark was "Pomp." He was the son of Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman who accompanied the expedition as a guide and interpreter. Pomp's presence symbolized peace and helped to foster goodwill with the various Native American tribes encountered along the journey.
If you are referring to the baby she is carrying on the gold coin, his name is Pomp. His traveled with Sacagewea and Lewis and Clark on their expeditions.
Jean Baptiste AKA Pomp ^^^^ Pomp; Jean Baptiste's nickname was created by William Clark. Did you know, that William Clark actually raised Jean Baptiste when Sacajawea died
"Pomp" was the nickname that William Clark had given Sacagawea's baby, Jean-Baptiste Charbonneau. William Clark had become fond of the child during the trip, and even cared for it when he suffered from an infection in his neck along with a fever. After the death of Sacagawea, Toussaint gave William Clark full custody of his son as well as his daughter. William Clark was a good father with 8 children of his own, and gave Jean-Baptiste a good education.