By Alli Sewell
Introduction
Do you want to learn some San Jose nicknames? This list features 12 monikers for...
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Fin City is a colloquial name for San Jose based on the area's National Hockey...
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While you're unlikely to hear the name Man Jose when in the city, most locals...
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Another nickname for San Jose that may be up for debate based on actual data...
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Tan Jose is similar to the Man Jose nickname in that it rhymes with San...
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If you want to learn the most well-known nickname in the area, this is probably...
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SJ is another San Jose nickname that's an abbreviation for the official city name. This...
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Like Fin City, Teal City is a moniker connected to the San Jose Sharks. It...
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The Capital of Silicon Valley is one of the most popular alternate names for the...
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The San Jose name of the Garden City was created because the area features many...
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The Heart of Silicon Valley is a variation of the Capital of Silicon Valley nickname...
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You might be surprised to learn that there is another nickname related to the city's...
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An interesting historical name for the city is the Valley of the Heart's Delight. The...
Conclusion
San Jose is a thriving California city with an array of alternate names. From the...
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