41 Colorado Nicknames
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The famous phrase by Shakespeare, 'What's in a name?' has been quite debatable.
In fact, a name holds various details about something of concern. Did you know that the names of cities and states, even countries, actually have much to say about their history and culture?
Well, this is quite true once you start skimming through the list of nicknames that have been assigned to the cities and states of Colorado, besides many other states across the globe. A hub of mountain states, colorful Colorado is located in the Mountain West region of the United States.
Colorado is Spanish in origin, which 'means colored red' due to the presence of red soil along the banks of the Colorado River.
Colorado is an exceptional tourist destination for being packed with scenic landforms such as lofty, rocky mountains, incredible forests, magnificent rivers and lakes, and so on. It also houses some of the best national parks in the world.
Some of the best Colorado nicknames include Mile-High City, Colorful Colorado, Switzerland of America, Buffalo Plains State, Silver State, Central City, Grand Junction, and so on. Read on to discover the finest compilation of Colorado nicknames, especially designed to suit your likability!
Funny Colorado Nicknames
There can be plenty of funny Colorado nicknames you can come across. However, we have provided the best of the lot that will definitely crack you up!
- Aguilar- This nickname is given to the Gateway to the Spanish Peaks.
- Aspen- This nickname has been assigned to the Canary City of America, named after the beautiful Canary Islands in Spain.
- Aurora- This is a nickname assigned to the Sunrise of Colorado, A-Town, the Gateway to the Rockies, and Saudi Aurora.
- Cedaredge- This nickname is assigned to Cedarberry Central City and the Gateway to Grand Mesa.
- Collbran- This nickname is assigned to the heritage site of the Colorado state. This place is known for conserving the future and preserving the past.
- Cow Town- This nickname was given to the city of Denver until the ’50s when suddenly it became the hub of oil refineries in the state.
- Deer Trail- This nickname is assigned to Colorado because the world's first rodeo was held here.
- Grand Junction- This nickname is assigned to the area around the western slope, near the Colorado River. Since Grand Junction is too long for a nickname, you can just call it GJ.
- Greeley- This nickname has been assigned to the most beautiful scenic area in the state. It includes the Garden City of the west and the City of Churches.
- Hotchkiss- This is a nickname given to the best place to visit and live in the state of Colorado. This is because this place is the friendliest and most peaceful.
- Idaho Springs- Another beautiful place in the state of Colorado carries this nickname. People generally call it IS, as Idaho Springs is too long to be deemed as a nickname.
- The Boat- This beautiful nickname is assigned to one of the richest cities in the state of Colorado. It is the City of Millionaires. This place includes Colorado Springs, Little London, and Newport in the Rockies.
Colorado States Nicknames
Colorado nicknames are special, just like the place itself. Colorful Colorado, Centennial State, Fort Collins, Lead State, Switzerland of America, Buffalo Plains State, Silver State, Central City, and Grand Junction are some of the coolest nicknames that are preferred by people all over the world. Find out some more from the below list!
- Alamosa- This nickname is assigned to the place wherein lies the San Luis Valley and the Gateway to the Great Sand Dunes.
- Buffalo Plains State- Bison and buffalo herds inhabited the plains of Colorado in the past. Hence, this nickname came into being and is still known to people, although these animals have been so exponentially hunted for their meat and skin that their population has decreased manifold.
- Centennial State- This is the official nickname assigned to the state of Colorado. This nickname was given since Colorado became a state in the same year that America turned 100 years old.
- Colorful Colorado- This is one of the most well-known Colorado nicknames. Colorado is called so because of its magnificent, colorful beauty, starting with the pine trees, rocky mountains, rivers, and lakes.
- Lead State- Much of Colorado's economy depended on lead mining since lead was found in abundance in the state. Hence, this nickname was assigned to the state of Colorado in the ’00s. However, the same is not the scenario in the state any more.
- Little London- Large number of immigrants from the United Kingdom came and settled in Colorado nearly 150 years ago. Hence, it is given this nickname.
- Ouray- The most beautiful place in Colorado, which is called the Switzerland of America, is given this nickname.
- Rico- One of the most beautiful and magnificent places in the world is housed in Colorado. It is also known as the 'Slice Of paradise', and this place is assigned this nickname.
- Silver State- Since Colorado has had a silver mine since 1860, this nickname has been assigned to the state. Silver was mainly mined in Leadville.
Colorado Cities Nicknames
Are you looking for some Colorado city nicknames? The below-given list will surely fascinate you!
- Creede- It is said that there is a place in Colorado where the sun never sets. This divine place is given this nickname.
- Delta- There is a place in Colorado that exhibits incredible murals all around on the walls of houses and brick fences. This place has been assigned this nickname.
- Dinosaur- The place where the Dinosaur National Monument is situated has been given this nickname.
- Eagle- One of the sites in Colorado that has retained the old heritage and Classic Colorado is assigned this nickname.
- Fairplay- There are numerous South parks found across the globe. However, the real South Park is situated in Colorado, and this place is given the nickname.
- Fort Collins- The area within Colorado, which includes the Napa Valley of Beer, the Choice City, FoCo, and Fort Fun, is assigned this nickname.
- Limon- This nickname is assigned to a small area of land that houses the Hub City of Colorado.
- Leadville- The place in Colorado where silver and lead are mined, also known as the Magic City, is given this nickname.
- Mile High City- This nickname is assigned to a vast stretch of land that includes Denver, the Queen City of the Plains, Bronchoville, Wall St. of the West, and the Queen City of the West.
Unique Colorado Nicknames
Searching for a special nickname? Here is a list of the most unique colorful Colorado nicknames for your special one!
- Arvada- This nickname is given to the world's celery capital, which is housed in Colorado.
- Black Hawk- Colorado is famous for the mill factories that are housed here. This area is assigned this nickname.
- Boulder- This nickname is given to the area, which includes the People's Republic of Boulder and the Berkeley of the Rockies.
- Canon City- This nickname is assigned to the state of Colorado's Climate Capital.
- Dove Creek- The place where the Pinto Bean Capital of the World is housed by the state of Colorado is assigned this nickname.
- Fort Garland- The Gateway to the San Luis Valley in Colorado is assigned this nickname.
- Loveland/Lyons- This nickname is given to the area that includes Sweetheart City and the Double Gateway to the Rockies.
- New Castle- The place where Colorado has retained its authenticity and is extremely different from the rest of the world is assigned this nickname.
- Palisade- This nickname is assigned to the area that houses the Peach Capital of Colorado.
- Pueblo- This nickname has been assigned to the place in Colorado that houses the Pride City, Homes of Heroes, and the Steel City of the West.
- Wheat Ridge- This nickname is assigned to the place where you'll find the Carnation Capital of Colorado.
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