How did Chicago get its name?

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How did Chicago get its name?

2007-05-21 17:04:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Chicago

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The name comes from the Algonquian word "Chigagou." which means "onion field."

2007-05-22 03:29:14 · answer #1 · answered by Joy M 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋

Well, I always heard the word "Chicago" is an Indian word meaning "stinking onion" because of the wild onion plants that grew here before the city was formed.

2007-05-21 17:17:04 · answer #2 · answered by bodinibold 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋

Contrary to popular thought it's not from the wind off the lake. It's called that from all the wind generated by the crooked politicians talking decades ago.

2007-05-21 17:08:15 · answer #3 · answered by Just a friend. 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋

And it used to be Fort Dearborn!

2007-05-23 08:22:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋