State Name origin - Connecticut was an established name early in the 1600's in particular reference to the Connecticut River. The word itself was translated from the Indian name "Quinnehtukqut" and means "beside the long tidal river."

Nickname - The Constitution State: (Official) John Fiske, the historian, claimed that The Fundamental Orders of 1638-39 comprised the first written constitution in history. Though this claim has been disputed by some, it remains a landmark document. It is thought that many of the features of the Federal Constitution were drawn from this document. The General Assembly designated Connecticut "The Constitution State" in 1959.

Residents - People who live in Connecticut or who come from Connecticut are called Connecticuters. In 1702, Cotton Mather referred to Connecticuters as Connecticotians. Samual Peters referred to Connecticutensians. Nicknames for Connecticuters include Nutmegs or Nutmeggers.

Connecticut Official State Symbols

•Animal - Sperm Whale
•Bird - American Robin
•Flower - Mountain Laurel
•Folk Dance - Square Dance
•Hero - Nathan Hale
•Heroine - Prudence Crandall
•Insect - Praying Mantis
•Shellfish - Eastern Oyster
•Song - Yankee Doodle
•Tree - White Oak


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