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State Names & Nicknames
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A list of US state slogans is available, as well
as a list of US state nicknames, origin of the state names, and the state resident's
names.
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West Virginia Symbols
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West Virginia State Names
West Virginia Nicknames and Resident's Name
Appalachia
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Mountain State
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Switzerland of America
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Panhandle State
Mountain State
West Virginia gets it nickname from all its mountains and hills such as the Appalachian Mountains extend through
the eastern portion of the state.
Switzerland of America
Mountains.
Panhandle State
Shape.
Origin of West Virginia State Name
In honor of Elizabeth, "Virgin Queen" of England. Until 1861 West Virginia was part of Virginia. Virginia was
named to honor Queen Elizabeth of England often referred to as the "Virgin Queen."
West Virginia Postal Code
WV
West Virginia Resident's Name
West Virginian
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State Names
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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
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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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