Rebranded: 10 US cities that changed their names and the reasons why!

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May 17, 2026

Geography·4 min read

Rebranded: 10 US cities that changed their names and the reasons why! Discover   Can you picture cheering for the New Amsterdam Giants or the Jernigan Magic? We can’t either! Cities like New York, Orlando, and Los Angeles are staples of American identity—we can’t imagine the country without them. But believe it or not, some of these cities had different names in the past! Join us as we explore 10 US cities that once went by different names and discover the reasons behind their transformations. Read full article

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