10 Cincinnati Nicknames You Should Know Visual Story

By Rebecca Low

Introduction

10 Cincinnati Nicknames You Should Know Visual Story

Discover the fascinating world of Cincinnati nicknames. There are plenty to choose from, like Cincy...

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Athens of the West

The first Cincinnati nickname is one that's constantly under debate, Athens of the West. Many...

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Cincy

Another heavily debated nickname is Cincy, as some people argue it should be spelled Cinci...

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Porkopolis

In the 1800s, Cincinnati became the country's chief pork processing hub, as the city had...

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The 'Nati

Another way people shorten Cincinnati is by calling it the 'Nati. It's a newer nickname...

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The Birthplace of Professional Baseball

The first ever professional baseball team was the Cincinnati Red Stockings, earning the city the...

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The Blue Chip City

In 1984, Cincinnati's Chamber of Commerce wanted to rebrand the city as the Blue Chip...

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The City of Seven Hills

Another nickname the city created to encourage immigration and tourism is the City of Seven...

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The Tri-State

The nickname, the Tri-State, is one used for many areas across the United States. The...

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The Queen City

One of the most popular Cincinnati names is the Queen City or Queen of the...

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Paris of America

Many cities also share the nickname the Paris of America, or the Paris of the...

Conclusion

In Summary

Cincinnati shares some of its nicknames with many other cities around the world. However, there...

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