By Alli Sewell
Introduction
Are you interested in learning some Seattle nicknames? If so, this list is for you...
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In the US, Pittsburgh is generally thought of as the City of Bridges due to...
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The name Cascadia City is related to the fact that Seattle sits around the Cascade...
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As one of two official Seattle mottos, the City of Goodwill is one of the...
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The second official city motto is the City of Flowers. This moniker was given to...
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Washington is home to approximately 250 craft breweries, with a host of these being located...
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Speaking of festivals, Seattle hosts a lot of them! This leads to another nickname, the...
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This nickname relates to the city's history around the Gold Rush era, specifically, the Klondike...
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Seattle has a strong connection to music, leading to the Seattle nickname the City of...
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If you enjoy beautiful outdoor spaces, you'll have no problem finding many places to go...
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While not the most used or well-known nickname for Seattle, the City of Ships definitely...
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As mentioned, Seattle has a strong connection to the music industry. It also has links...
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Being located in the often rainy and overcast Pacific Northwest, it's not much of a...
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From Italy to Vienna in Austria, and even Shanghai, many places try to lay claim...
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Emerald City is probably the most well-known Seattle name. It was given to the city...
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While "Cloud City" doesn't one hundred percent relate to the weather, the nickname Foggy Metropolis...
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Gateway to Alaska is another name that relates to the Klondike Gold Rush. Once gold...
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If you don't have a car, you won't have any problems exploring Seattle. With a...
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As discussed already, Seattle has been home to many rock and grunge bands, like Nirvana...
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Like Foggy Metropolis and Cloud City, Rain City relates to Seattle's climate. The Pacific Northwest...
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The moniker Highest City at Sea Level relates to Seattle because it's literally the highest...
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Many companies have been founded in the city, and it remains a hub for innovation...
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The Queen City of the Pacific Northwest, shortened to Queen City, was the official city...
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Another of the well-known companies founded in Seattle is Boeing. In addition, many other aerospace...
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Salmon have been important to Seattle and Washington as a whole for centuries. They are...
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Sea-Town is basically a play on the city name of Seattle. It's also quite literal...
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Many large cities in North America use area codes as nicknames. Seattle is no different...
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Seattle has a highly unique city skyline. Not only does it feature highrises, but it...
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Seattle has seen various booms (periods of rapid economic growth) over the last few hundred...
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Being one of the most famous landmarks in Washington, it's not surprising that Seattle has...
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As discussed already, Seattle is a beautiful city with many green spaces and lots of...
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This nickname is pretty self-explanatory! Seattle sits on Puget Sound, making it a waterfront city...
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Sound City relates to the fact that Seattle sits on Puget Sound. This area of...
Conclusion
If you've been wanting to answer the question, "What is another name for Seattle?" this...
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