44 New York City Nicknames and the Stories Behind Them Visual Story

By Alli Sewell

Introduction

44 New York City Nicknames and the Stories Behind Them Visual Story

Do you want to learn about the top New York City nicknames? This list covers...

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Cab City

Cab City is one of the New York City slogans that makes a lot of...

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America's City

As one of the most well-known cities in the United States, it's no surprise that...

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Fun City

Due to the numerous attractions in NYC, it's not too surprising that the area has...

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Golden Door

New York City has a history of being a destination, or at least a landing...

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Gotham City

You most likely know of Gotham City from DC Comics as the home city of...

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Little Spaces Big City

While the five boroughs of New York City cover a decent area (and are "big...

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Metropolis

Another comic book name relating to New York City is Metropolis. This fictional city is...

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New Amsterdam

This one isn't so much a nickname but instead a New York City fact about...

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New Orange

Another name relating to New York's time under Dutch rule is New Orange. After the...

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The Big Apple

The Big Apple is undoubtedly the most well-known nickname for NYC. This nickname can be...

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The Big Onion

The Big Onion is a play on the more well-known nickname, the Big Apple. It's...

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The Capital of Finance

New York City is a well-known player in the global financial market and is home...

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The Capital of the World

The Capital of the World is another of the more well-known nicknames for NYC. It's...

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Center of the Universe

Expanding on the last nickname, NYC is sometimes also called the Center of the Universe...

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City of Dreams

Numerous places across the world have the nickname City of Dreams, from Mumbai to Vienna...

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Big Rotten Apple

Many know of New York's iconic Big Apple nickname, but few know of a variation...

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City of Skyscrapers

New York City, and Manhattan specifically, is home to an array of high-rise buildings and...

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City of Towers

City of Towers is another variation of the City of Skyscrapers, including the many high-rise...

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City of Islands

Many people won't think of NYC as having islands, yet it does! Outside of the...

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City of Neon and Chrome

City of Neon and Chrome came about as a nickname for New York City after...

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City of Orchestras

NYC is known for its various types of entertainment, including orchestras. In fact, New York...

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The City So Nice They Named It Twice

Having covered some lesser-known monikers, this is a nickname for New York City that many...

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The City That Never Sleeps

The City That Never Sleeps is another of the world-renowned nicknames for New York City...

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Concrete Jungle

Concrete Jungle is a term that these days is given to almost any large city...

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Crossroads of the World

Crossroads of the World is sometimes used in reference to all of NYC but is...

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Cuisine Capital of the World

One of the benefits of visiting New York City is that you'll get to try...

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Empire City

Empire City is another of the globally known NYC nicknames. It relates to George Washington...

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Fashion City

Another industry that's huge in NYC is the fashion industry, leading New York City to...

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Entertainment Capital of the World

A term like Entertainment Capital of the World is most often associated with Los Angeles...

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The Five Boroughs

While New York City is sometimes collectively referred to as the Five Boroughs, this moniker...

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The Greatest City in the World

Due to its world-famous landmarks and attractions, prominence as a hub for numerous industries, and...

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Headquarters of World Banking

Relating to the NYC name, the Capital of Finance, New York City is often also...

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Host of the World

NYC is a great event host, gaining it another nickname, Host of the World. From...

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The Hub of Transport

As NYC is such a bustling city with a large population and huge influx of...

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Media City

As you can see from other nicknames, NYC is home to a lot of industries...

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The Modern Gomorrah

One of the historical names associated with the city is the Modern Gomorrah. Gomorrah is...

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The Melting Pot

New York City is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, and...

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Money Town

Money Town is another reference to NYC's booming financial industry. It may also be used...

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The Movie-Making City

The Movie-Making City is another nickname that primarily goes to Los Angeles. However, that doesn't...

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The Nation's First City

While New York City was not literally the first city to be founded in the...

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Restaurant City

Another of the NYC names relating to food culture is Restaurant City. New York City...

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The Seat of Empire

This nickname is just a word-for-word version of Empire City, relating to George Washington saying...

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Vacation City

Due to the array of world-famous attractions and landmarks in New York City, it's one...

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World's Fair City

NYC has been a host for The World's Fair twice, allowing it to call itself...

Conclusion

In Conclusion

New York City is a world-renowned destination with numerous attractions, a diverse culture, and an...

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