Most place names begin as straightforward descriptions tied to land, language, or local events. Time changes how those words ...

Every once in a while someone will call or email with an inquiry about how a place in Niagara County got its name. Many times ...

You've heard of Snowflake, Why and Bumble Bee. But have you ever seen Nothing or Hope in your travels? Arizona is home to many uniquely named landmarks and places that are sure to make you laugh in ...

If you think Oregon’s place names were carefully chosen for their historical or geographical significance, think again. On this archived episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, co-hosts Jamie Hale and ...

Most towns earn their names through careful planning, but some get stuck with something strange because of a joke, a mistake, or a moment no one thought would last. Across the United States, a handful ...

All over the UK, there are some weird and wacky place names. Cambridgeshire is not short of some unusual place names. Here is a list of some weird, and occasionally slightly rude, place names in ...