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from the Suiattle native American tribe, specifically for Chief Seattle, who as a young warrior was known for his courage
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoSame as Vancouver, BC. It is named after Captain George Vancouver.
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∙ 8y agoThe British explorer Lt. William Broughton named a point of land along the shore in honor of his commander Captain George Vancouver.
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∙ 10y agoThe original name of Seattle was New York.
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What does the name Seattle mean?
Seattle means Seattle, just a name.
Why did they name it Seattle?
Seattle was named so because the founders (such as the Yeslers etc.) wanted to name it some awful name, but then one of the of the founders said they didn't want it to be called that so they named it after the sheriff whose last name was Seattle.
Where was the setting for the TV sitcom Bewitched?
Seattle, Washington
Where did the Seattle Mariners get their name?
The Sea
How did the Seattle Seahawks get their name based on Seattles history?
There by the sea and there's lots of Hawks in Seattle.
Where did the last name rouda originate from?
Seattle
Why are the Seattle Seahawks named that?
They held a contest and the name Seahawks was selected from the submissions. Seahawks were already used by a local high school in Seattle, Chief Sealth. The submitter probably swiped it from them.
How did church hill get its name?
The church hill got its name for the planet mars. It is a Christian mega church that is located in Seattle Washington and is a section of West Seattle.
Is north Seattle capitolized?
If you're talking about the neighborhood of Seattle called North Seattle, then yes, it's capitalized because it's the proper name of a specific place. Either way, Seattle is always capitalized.
Was there a player with a name Kennis on the 1979 Seattle Seahawks?
No.
What is the name of a famous musician in Seattle?
Jimi Hendrix.
What is the name of the hospital in Grey's Anatomy?
Seattle Grace
