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Nicknames
"A rose by any other name...." Towns have 'em, so do schools, universities, states and countries. And even planets. Not to mention politicians, famous criminals and sportsmen. And on the home front, many of your friends and relatives and pets have nicknames. A category dedicated to trivia such as how Robert became Bob; or how Margaret morphed into Peggy.
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What is the diminutive form of the Hungarian name Eva?
Évácska, Évi, Évike, Évici, Vica, Vicácska, Vicus, Vicuska, Viki, Éci, Évica
Who named Green Bay - Title Town?
Green Bay earned the nickname "Titletown" due to its rich sports history, particularly with the Green Bay Packers, who have won numerous NFL championships and Super Bowls. The term gained popularity in the 1960s and was solidified by the Packers' success. In 2018, a marketing campaign by the city further promoted this title, emphasizing its legacy in professional sports. While no single individual officially named it "Titletown," the community and sports achievements collectively contributed to this identity.
Which state is nicknamed the Treasure State?
Montana is nicknamed the Treasure State because of the valuable mining industry there.
What is the Colorado's nickname?
Colorado has been nicknamed the "Centennial State" because it became a state 100 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed. Colorado has also been nicknamed the "Colourful State" because of all it's mountains, rivers, and plains.
How did Massachusetts get its nickname?
Massachusetts is called The Bay State because of it's many bays. For example, Cape Cod Bay and the Massachusetts Bay. The bays are important to the people who live in Massachusetts because it allows boats to travel to ports. Several species of sea animals live in bays. Sea birds, seals, fish, and lobster would live in the bays of Massachusetts.
Japan is called the Land of the Rising Sun, which is the literal translation of its Japanese name, Nihon. The nickname is believed to come from the country's geographical location, where Japan is said to see the first sunrise of every day.
What state is nicknamed the Mount Rushmore state?
Vermont is nicknamed the Green Mountain State because Vermont literally means "green mountain" in French.
Why does Montana have the nicknames Big Sky Country and Treasure State?
- Big Sky Country - this refers to the eastern half of the state which is part of the great plains and where one can easily see plenty of sky with distant horizons and the weather is usually clear.
- Treasure State - this refers to the large amount of mining of valuable metals (e.g. gold, copper, silver).
How did the state New York receive its nickname?
New York's nickname comes from something George Washington said when touring New York, it was something like 'This is what Empires are made of'.
What are three nicknames for South Dakota?
The official nickname of North Dakota, as adopted by the North Dakota State Legislature in 1957, is the Peace Garden State. Other nicknames for North Dakota are the Flickertail State and the Roughrider State.
Why is it called the Badger State?
back in the 1800s, miners dug tunnels into hillsides as they searched for lead and then lived in them during the winter months to keep warm. This reminded people of badgers and Wisconsin became known as the badger state.
What is New Jersey colony nickname?
New Jersey's nickname is The Garden State. There is no specific reason for this, though Abraham Browning is credited with the nickname. Browning supposedly referred to the state as the Garden State during his New Jersey Day address at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia on August 24, 1876. The nickname stuck.
How did West Virginia get its state nickname?
West Virgina has three nicknames according to NETSTATE. They are as follows.
* The Mountain State * Switzerland of America * The Panhandle State For the information on how this state acquired these nicknames click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated directly below this answer box.
Is california called the golden state?
California is referred to as the Golden State, in reference to the 1848-1855 gold rush.
What are the nicknames of New York?
New York is called the Empire State because of one of the world's tallest buildings. The City is called The Big Apple.
The nick name for New York City is " The Big Apple". This name was given to increase tourism in the 70's. However New York has other names as well but it is the most common nickname.
The other well known nickname for NYC is the "city that never sleeps".
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Why is Wyoming called The Equality State?
The official state nickname of Wyoming is "The Equality State".
The Wyoming Territory (and later State) was one of the first places in the world to give women the vote. It was also the first State to elect a female Governor, with Nellie Taylor Ross being elected in 1924.
What is the nickname for El Salvador?
The country is popularly known in Spanish as "La Tierra de Volcanes" which means "The land of volcanoes" in English, and it is also referred as El Pequeño Coloso (The Small Colossus).
Why is oklahomas nickname the sooner state?
The name given to Settlers who occupied Unassigned Lands before the land was proclaimed to be open. The name came from the 'sooner clause' of the Act which stated that anyone who entered and occupied land prior to the openoing time would be denied that land
What is the nickname of Philadelphia?
The one that is most readily recognized is the simple 'Philly' which has gained almost universal acceptance. The nickname 'City of Brotherly Love' is also popular and well known and it has also been known as the 'Cradle of Liberty' and 'The Birthplace of America' and to a lesser extent as 'The Quker City' and 'The City of Neighborhoods'.
What city has the nickname of Iron city?
Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh, as it was the original place Mr. Carnegie made his fortune making Steel easily made and efficiently available, as well as its location near raw materials.
What is the nickname for Mexico?
In fact, Mexico is the nickname of the Estados Unidos Mexicanos (Spanish for United Mexican States), the official name of the country just south of the US.
How did Wyoming get its state nickname?
Wyoming's official nickname is "The Equality State". The nickname was chosen because Wyoming was the first US state to give women the right to vote and hold public office.
The nickname for Wyoming is The Equality State (the state motto is also Equal Rights). Wyoming was the first state to grant women the right to vote in 1869 (more precisely, women were granted the right to vote so there would be enough voting citizens to meet the population requirement for statehood). This action lead to the nickname The Suffrage State and then later The Equality State.
"the Equality State" Wyoming got its nickname from when it was the first state to extend suffrage to women voters
the emerald isle
this is because of the year round rain and temperate climate allow large amounts of vegatation to grow year round...when seen from altitude the entire island is green.
