City Names articles

We've already covered Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona here, and now we're moving west to our last stop, California. (Goffs) This name is more commonly found as Geoff and is a diminutive form of Geoffrey. The meaning of the word is debated, common meanings considered 'territory peace,' and 'foreign peace.' Either way, the name lends towards a place of peace. The now ghost town of Goffs has one unique claim to fame, it is the 'Desert Tortoise Capital of the World.'

We've already covered Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico, and now we're moving west to Arizona. Lupton This was originally a surname based on a town in England. It is a masculine name. It derives from a personal name, 'Hluppa' and 'tun' which meant 'village or settlement.' An entire village dedicated to people of that name, how neat. The name Lupton sounds upper class, like a guy of style and taste.

Route 66, known also as the Mother Road, was one of the original highways of the U.S. Highway System. Nowadays that doesn't seem like a big deal, but back then, it was historic. There were songs and a whole TV show dedicated to it. So, what better way to pick a name for your baby? One day you can tell them your inspiration, the history behind it and better yet, take your child on a Route 66 road trip! We've already covered Illinois, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma here, and now we're moving west.

Route 66, known also as the Mother Road, was one of the original highways of the U.S. Highway System. Nowadays that doesn't seem like a big deal, but back then, it was historic. There were songs and a whole TV show dedicated to it. So, what better way to pick a name for your baby? One day you can tell them your inspiration, the history behind it and better yet, take your child on a Route 66 road trip! Galena A beautiful girl's name that means 'calm' and 'heal.' Little Galena could grow up to be an amazing doctor or therapist, calming and healing others.

Route 66, known also as the Mother Road, was one of the original highways of the U.S. Highway System. Nowadays that doesn't seem like a big deal, but back then, it was historic. There were songs and a whole TV show dedicated to it. So, what better way to pick a name for your baby? One day you can tell them your inspiration, the history behind it and better yet, take your child on a Route 66 road trip! We're going to start with some city names in Illinois and work our way west!