List of city nicknames in Connecticut explained

This partial list of city nicknames in Connecticut compiles the aliases, sobriquets and slogans that Connecticut cities and towns are known by (or have been known by historically), officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce. City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname; promote civic pride; and build community unity.[1] Nicknames and slogans that successfully create a new community "ideology or myth" are also believed to have economic value. Their economic value is difficult to measure, but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by "branding" themselves with new slogans.[2]

Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Muench, David . Wisconsin Community Slogans: Their Use and Local Impacts . University of Wisconsin Extension . December 1993 . April 10, 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130309175857/http://www.uwex.edu/ces/cced/economies/communityindicators/communityslogans.pdf . March 9, 2013.
  2. Alfredo Andia, Branding the Generic City :), MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007
  3. http://berlinctchamber.org/welcome.html Berlin Chamber of Commerce website
  4. http://www.ci.bethlehem.ct.us/ Bethlehem, CT
  5. Bill Ryan, What's in a Name? Old Industrial Fame, The New York Times, January 21, 1996
  6. http://www.epodunk.com/slogans/plants.html Claims to Fame – Plants
  7. Perrefort, Dirk. "Lawmakers honor Hat City, 4 veteran politicians", The News-Times, April 1, 2008. Accessed April 10, 2008. "Lawmakers tipped their hats to Danbury on Wednesday during the first Danbury Day at the Capitol. Legislators from throughout the state wore hats of every shape, size and color to honor the Hat City's history."
  8. http://www.connquest.com/connecticut/directory/newhaven/towns/derby.html ConnQuest – Derby, Connecticut
  9. http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/7243 Groton, Connecticut – Submarine Capital of the World
  10. Web site: Bases battle over title of "submarine capital of the world." . Friedrich, Ed . . July 10, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120407064444/http://www.scrippsnews.com/node/34630 . April 7, 2012.
  11. http://www.hamden.com/ Hamden, Connecticut – Town Official Website
  12. http://www.hartford.gov/history City of Hartford, Connecticut
  13. http://www.epodunk.com/slogans/business.html Claims to Fame – Business
  14. http://www.middletownpress.com/articles/2009/04/21/news/doc49ee8b81cf0f2225813623.txt City to celebrate 100th anniversary of arboretum
  15. https://www.espn.com/espn/page2/story?page=grant/070427&sportCat=ncf Glasper learns the hard lessons of football
  16. Web site: The World Capital of Whatever. The New York Times. Harold . Faber. 1993-09-12. 2018-11-15.
  17. Barry Popik, Smoky City, barrypopik.com website, March 27, 2005
  18. http://www.towngreens.com/exhibits/index.cgi/7/ Norwich: The Rose City
  19. Sharma Howard, Norwich's 350th: Roses of all ages share pride in city, Norwich Bulletin, July 3, 2009: Lists several theories of the names origin: (1) "the hills seen from Norwich harbor resemble unfurling rose petals", (2) "the loveliness of Norwich when the magnificent mansions of prosperous mill owners graced the streets," (3) "a speech delivered by 19th-century evangelist Henry Ward Beecher."
  20. http://www.cityofstamford.org/content/36/106/default.aspx The City of Stamford, CT – About Stamford
  21. http://www.towngreens.com/exhibits/index.cgi/6/ Waterbury: The Brass City
  22. http://www.cityofwesthaven.com/ West Haven: Connecticut's Friendliest City
  23. https://www.townofwinchester.org/ Winsted: Laurel City