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Eatonclaw? How would you rename a city if it combined with another?

Apr 28, 2018, 11:59 AM

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Many have heard of “Frelard” in Seattle, but Eatonclaw?

This week, there was a hiccup on Seattle’s Morning News on KIRO Radio when someone accidentally combined Eatonville and Enumclaw.

That led to a string of other name suggestions. Perhaps if cities in the Greater Seattle area ever amalgamate they can take these names into consideration.

Here are a few:

  • Monroemish
  • Spanagraham
  • Grahamaway
  • Bothenville
  • Seawood
  • Sammamiquah
  • Kirkmond
  • Tacowood
  • Tumcey
  • Olaceywater (three cities)
  • Otumcey
  • Bellingdale

What are your favorite combinations of city names?

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