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Origins and Etymologies of U.S. State Names - Maine Knowing your state bird, flower or bug might be a good ice breaker while waiting in line at the DMV, but how many people actually know the origin of their state's name? The etymologies of some U.S. state names are more obvious than others, derived from the Spanish or French tongue. Though, more than half of the U.S. state names come from Native American tribal languages, with several still a mystery to scholars and historians. The French had an influence in the North East, where Maine was supposedly named after a French province by the same name. This name would have been given in honor of the province's owner, Queen Henrietta Maria, wife of Charles I, but this was refuted by historians. The more likely origin of the state of Maine's name is a nautical reference for "mainland" to distinguish it from the islands off the coast. Contributor's Note You can read the origins of all 50 U.S. State names at the backlink provided.

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Contributed by Jason Cangialosi on August 25, 2008, at 4:31 AM UTC.

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I would say that the picture of George Washington on our state flag removes all doubt where the state of Washington got it's name.

biblefreeorg Mar 22, 2010 14:05

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