The name Michigan is based on the Chippewa Indian word "meicigama" meaning great water, and refers to the Great Lake.
Michigan
The great depression
washinton was named after the first presedent named George Washington
That would be the great state of Tennessee.
Because they are significant bodies of water in the North American continent.
Acids in their pure state, that is, not disolved in water, are referred to as anhydrous, meaning "without water". Ray
The seal of South Dakota is named "Great Seal of the State of South Dakota".
The state is named after the river, which in turn is named after an Ojibwe word meaning "Great River" - 'misi-ziibi'.
The seal of South Dakota is named "Great Seal of the State of South Dakota".
Because you have phrased your question "THE Great Falls", I'm not sure if you are asking about one specific water fall, or if you're asking about "Great Falls", a city. If you check WikiPedia, you'll find a listing of Great Falls named cities. There are 10 listed. WikiPedia has no listing for "The Great Falls".
Georgia was named after King George. And Virginia was named after Queen Elizabeth