- Detroit, Michigan - The name "Detroit" comes from the French word "détroit," which means "strait." The city was founded by French colonists in 1701.
- New Orleans, Louisiana - The name "New Orleans" comes from the French phrase "nouvelle Orléans," which means "new Orleans." The city was founded by French colonists in 1718.
- St. Louis, Missouri - The name "St. Louis" comes from the French phrase "Saint Louis," which means "Saint Louis." The city was founded by French colonists in 1764.
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana - The name "Baton Rouge" comes from the French phrase "bâton rouge," which means "red stick." The city was founded by French colonists in 1721.
- Green Bay, Wisconsin - The name "Green Bay" comes from the French phrase "baie verte," which means "green bay." The city was founded by French colonists in 1634.
- Springfield, Massachusetts - The name "Springfield" comes from the English phrase "spring field," which refers to a field with a spring. The city was founded by English colonists in 1636.
- Hartford, Connecticut - The name "Hartford" comes from the English phrase "hart ford," which refers to a ford where deer cross. The city was founded by English colonists in 1635.
- Boston, Massachusetts - The name "Boston" comes from the English town of Boston, Lincolnshire. The city was founded by English colonists in 1630.
- New York City, New York - The name "New York" comes from the English phrase "new york," which refers to the Duke of York. The city was founded by English colonists in 1624.
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - The name "Philadelphia" comes from the Greek phrase "philadelphos," which means "brotherly love." The city was founded by English colonists in 1682.