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The Origin of Your State’s Name (pretty interesting stuff!)

Written by Bryce

Whether you live in Connecticut or Utah, there’s a good chance you don’t know exactly where the name of your state comes from. As it turns out, Latin and Algonquin serve as the origins for a hefty majority of American states.

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Check out where your home state derives its name from:

If you’re looking for a more detailed explanation of the name Arkansas or Iowa, head over to Business Insider to see the full list of explanations. [ here ]

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Bryce

Bryce Gruber is a New York mom to five growing kids, wife to one great husband and professional shopping editor. You've seen her work in Reader's Digest, Taste of Home, Family Handyman, MSN, Today's Parent, Fashion Magazine, Chatelaine, NBC and so many other beloved brands.