This partial list of city nicknames in Louisiana compiles the

aliases A pseudonym (; ) or alias () is a fictitious name that a person or group assumes for a particular purpose, which differs from their original or true name ( orthonym). This also differs from a new name that entirely or legally replaces an individu ...

sobriquet A sobriquet ( ), or soubriquet, is a nickname, sometimes assumed, but often given by another, that is descriptive. A sobriquet is distinct from a pseudonym, as it is typically a familiar name used in place of a real name, without the need of expla ...

s and slogans that

cities A city is a human settlement of notable size.Goodall, B. (1987) ''The Penguin Dictionary of Human Geography''. London: Penguin.Kuper, A. and Kuper, J., eds (1996) ''The Social Science Encyclopedia''. 2nd edition. London: Routledge. It can be def ...

Louisiana Louisiana , group=pronunciation (French: ''La Louisiane'') is a state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States. It is the 20th-smallest by area and the 25th most populous of the 50 U.S. states. Louisiana is borde ...

are known by (or have been known by historically), officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their

tourism Tourism is travel for pleasure or business; also the theory and practice of touring, the business of attracting, accommodating, and entertaining tourists, and the business of operating tours. The World Tourism Organization defines tourism mor ...

boards or

chambers of commerce A chamber of commerce, or board of trade, is a form of business network. For example, a local organization of businesses whose goal is to further the interests of businesses. Business owners in towns and cities form these local societies to a ...

. 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, accessed April 10, 2007.

Nickname A nickname is a substitute for the proper name of a familiar person, place or thing. Commonly used to express affection, a form of endearment, and sometimes amusement, it can also be used to express defamation of character. As a concept, it is ...

s 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 "

brand A brand is a name, term, design, symbol or any other feature that distinguishes one seller's good or service from those of other sellers. Brands are used in business, marketing, and advertising for recognition and, importantly, to create ...

ing" themselves by adopting new slogans.Alfredo Andia
Branding the Generic City :)
, MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007 Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency. * Baton Rouge – Big Raggedy *

Breaux Bridge Breaux Bridge (;Jack A. Reynolds. "Breaux Bridge" entry i"Louisiana Placenames of Romance Origin."LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses #7852. 1942. p. 77. french: Pont-Breaux; frc, Pont-(de)-Breaux ) is a small city in St. Martin Parish, Loui ...

– Crayfish Capital of the World or Crawfish Capital of the World (In Louisiana vernacular, "Crawfish" would be the correct way to say it.)Claims to Fame - Fish
Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007. *

Des Allemands Des Allemands is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lafourche and St. Charles parishes in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Louisiana. The population was 2,179 at the 2020 census. The town, known as the "Ca ...

– Catfish Capital of the World * Dubach – Dogtrot Capital of the World * Gonzales – Jambalaya Capital of the WorldClaims to Fame - Food
, Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007. * Gueydan – Duck Capital of AmericaClaims to Fame - Birds
Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007. *

Jennings Jennings is a surname of early medieval English origin (also the Anglicised version of the Irish surnames Mac Sheóinín or MacJonin). Notable people with the surname include: *Jennings (Swedish noble family) A–G *Adam Jennings (born 1982), A ...

– Cradle of Louisiana OilClaims to Fame - Products
, Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007. * Lake Charles - The Chuck *

Lafayette Lafayette or La Fayette may refer to: People * Lafayette (name), a list of people with the surname Lafayette or La Fayette or the given name Lafayette * House of La Fayette, a French noble family ** Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette (1757� ...

**The Heart of Acadiana **The Flats * Lecompte – Pie Capital of Louisiana *

New Orleans New Orleans ( , ,New Orleans

**America's Favorite City New Orleans Nicknames
, New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau website accessed December 25, 2008 **America's Most Interesting City **America’s Most European City **America's European Masterpiece **The Big Easy''
Tagline Guru website, accessed January 5, 2008
Tagline Guru website, accessed August 18, 2009 **Birthplace of Jazz **City of the Chefs **City of Festivals **City of Mystery **The City that Care Forgot **The Crescent CityBarry Popik
Smoky City
barrypopik.com website, March 27, 2005 **Mardi Gras City **Nawlins **New York of the SouthBarry Popik
New York of the South
March 27, 2005 **NOLA **Paris of the South **Queen City of the South **The Queen of the Mississippi **Saint City **Super Bowl City *

Ponchatoula Ponchatoula is the second-largest city in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. The population was 6,559 at the 2010 census and 7,545 at the time of the 2020 population estimates program. Etymology It is speculated that the name is derived from the Ch ...

– Strawberry Capital of the WorldClaims to Fame - Agriculture
Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007. * Rayne – Frog Capital of the WorldClaims to Fame - Animals
Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007. * Shreveport – Ratchet City * Slidell – The Camellia City (official), The Dell * St. Martinville – Birthplace of AcadianaSt. Martinville Chamber of Commerce
Retrieved 2008-02-14.

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City nicknames This is a list of nickname-related list articles on Wikipedia. A nickname is "a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name." A nickname is often considered desirable, symbolising a form of acceptance ...

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