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A list of US state slogans is available, as well as a list of US state State Name, origin of the state names,
and the state resident's names.
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Washington State NamesWashington Name Etymology and State NicknamesPacific Northwest
Origin of Washington State NameIn honor of George Washington. You guessed it! The Washington Territory established in 1853 was named to honor George Washington. NicknamesEvergreen StateOn November 11, 1889, Washington became the 42nd state to enter the Union. It is the only state named for a president. Washington was nicknamed "The Evergreen State" by CT Conover, pioneer Seattle realtor and historian, for its abundant evergreen forests. Unlike the other state symbols, the nickname has never been officially adopted by law. Chinook StateNickname for Chinook Indians, or Chinook salmon, now Oregon's state fish. The Green Tree StateNickname referencing the conifer forests of Washington. SlogansThe Evergreen StateExperience Washington (formerly) SayWA! Washington Postal CodeWAWashington Resident's NameWashingtonian |
State Names
The etymologies of some US state names are more obvious than
others, derived from the Spanish or French tongue. Though, more than half of the US state
names come from Native American tribal languages, with several still a mystery to scholars
and historians.
name \ˈnām\ noun Etymology:Middle English, from Old English nama; akin to Old High German namo name, Latin nomen, Greek onoma, onyma Date: before 12th century 1 a: a word or phrase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or thing b: a word or symbol used in logic to designate an entity
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