Gros Ventre is a term commonly associated with Native American tribes, specifically the Gros Ventre tribe located in Montana and Wyoming. There are several synonyms for the term, including A'ani, an alternative name for the Gros Ventre tribe meaning "White Clay People," and Atsina, a name given to them by neighboring tribes meaning "Guts." Gros Ventre can also be translated as "Big Belly," referring to the tribe's reputation for being skilled hunters and their reliance on bison as a primary food source. Other synonyms for Gros Ventre include Hóhkominuhk, Hohkamenne, and Minnetaree, all of which hold historical and cultural significance within the Gros Ventre tribe and their neighboring communities.