What's the best name for a city?

I say Bad Axe, Michigan.

"The city was established in 1905.[5] The city's unusual name[6] dates to the time of its settlement. While surveying the first state road through the Huron County wilderness in 1861, Rudolph Papst and George Willis Pack made camp at the future site of the city and found a much-used and badly damaged axe. At Pack's suggestion, Papst used the name “Bad Axe Camp” in the minutes of the survey and on a sign he placed along the main trail.[7][8] The first post office in Bad Axe was established in 1870.[9]"

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OlderSometimesWiser · F

Intercourse, PA

Understanding the history behind Intercourse’s name starts with the context of early American settlements and the language used by the colonists. The village was officially founded in the early 18th century, during a time when Pennsylvania was a hub for various immigrant groups, including the Amish and Mennonites.

The term “intercourse” had a different meaning historically than it does today. It primarily referred to social interaction, communication, and the exchange of ideas or goods.

In this sense, the name reflected the village’s role as a crossroads or meeting point for travelers, traders, and locals, emphasizing community connection rather than anything overtly risqué.

BluntSm0ker · 100+, M

All the Spanish name cities on the west coast got the coolest names, North East has the lamest.

justlooking2023 · 56-60, M

Blue Ball, Pennsylvania

M00ed · F

There are a few funny town names in Ireland. One town is called Muff in Donegal and another town is called Cum in Co Mayo

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