This partial list of city nicknames in Hawaii compiles the
aliases,
sobriquets and
slogan
A slogan is a memorable motto or phrase used in a clan, political slogan, political, Advertising slogan, commercial, religious, and other context as a repetitive expression of an idea or purpose, with the goal of persuading members of the publi ...
s that
cities in
Hawaii are known by (or have been known by historically), officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their
tourism boards or
chambers of commerce. City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname; promote civic pride; and build community unity.
[Muench, Davi]
"Wisconsin Community Slogans: Their Use and Local Impacts"
, December 1993. Nicknames and slogans that successfully create a new community "ideology or myth"
are also believed to have economic value.
Their economic value is difficult to measure,
but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by "
branding" themselves by adopting new slogans.
[Alfredo Andia]
Branding the Generic City :)
, MU.DOT magazine, 2007.
Nicknames
; Hilo
Hilo () is a census-designated place (CDP) and the largest settlement in Hawaii County, Hawaii, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, which encompasses the Hawaii (island), Island of Hawaii. The population was 44,186 according to the 2020 United ...
: America’s Wettest City
See also
*
List of city nicknames in the United States
References
Hawaii geography-related lists
Hawaii
Populated places in Hawaii
{{Hawaii-stub