By Audrey Wilson
Introduction
There are nine Arizona nicknames to learn. This article will introduce you to the alternate...
NICKNAME 1
Nobody is one hundred percent certain about how Arizona derived its name, but some think...
NICKNAME 2
Before Alaska and Hawaii became the 49th and 50th states, Arizona was fondly referred to...
NICKNAME 3
On February 14, 1912, Arizona gained entrance to the Union. Everyone knows that date's significance...
NICKNAME 4
Arizonans are convinced that their state has the best sunsets, not in the US, but...
NICKNAME 5
It is clear from its history why one of Arizona's unofficial monikers is the Apache...
NICKNAME 6
The prolific production of copper in the 1880s led to the Copper State being one...
NICKNAME 7
Understanding why Arizona has often been called the Desert State is not a stretch. Geographically...
NICKNAME 8
The Colorado River's Grand Canyon is in the southwest corner of the Colorado Plateau. Grand...
NICKNAME 9
Arizonans are scratching their heads at this name for Arizona, which suddenly appeared on the...
Conclusion
As you will have seen from this article, Arizona has many alternate names. These range...
Tap or swipe up to see more guides packed with photos and tips.