By Lauren Kendrick
Introduction
These are the Milwaukee nicknames you need to know. Everything from the boozy Beer Capital...
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Beer Capital of the World is the first of many beer-related nicknames for Milwaukee, a...
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Brew City is another moniker that nods to Milwaukee's beer history. This, in part, is...
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You can already guess where this next nickname stems from. While it might not be...
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Many people think that the Milwaukee nickname Cream City refers to Milwaukee's large number of...
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One of the more unique names for Milwaukee is the Machine Shop of the World...
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Many cities will adopt their nearest airport's IATA code as an informal nickname, and Milwaukee...
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Despite Milwaukee having a larger population than Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, it retains a...
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The 414 is a Milwaukee name that has simple origins. This is the city's area...
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Festival lover? Make sure you pay a visit to Milwaukee. The city is known for...
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Wisconsin has plenty of German heritage, and nowhere is this clearer than in Milwaukee. This...
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The City of Steeples is another name that pays homage to the city's European influence...
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In a myriad of Native American languages, like the Ojibwa, Potawatomi, and Menominee, Milwaukee translates...
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Milwaukee is often referred to as the Mil by younger locals. This is a shortened...
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It's commonplace to refer to the USA as having three coasts: the West Coast, the...
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Motorcycle Mecca is a fun way to refer to Milwaukee. Why? The city has a...
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While most of Milwaukee's nicknames have been formed in the city's long history, Terrible City...
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Moo-Waukee is possibly the funniest nickname for Milwaukee. But how did it get this cow-related...
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Former Milwaukee Mayor, Tom Barrett, is responsible for the next name. At a Washington DC...
Conclusion
Milwaukee is a city with a thousand nicknames, and you'll likely hear more than a...
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