What Is the Official Name of Oklahoma City? Just Oklahoma City.
The official name is simply "Oklahoma City." No alternate formal name, no "City of Oklahoma City," no longer historical name.
Details
- Incorporated:** 1890 (after 1889 Land Run).
- Charter:** Adopted 1911; amended — always "City of Oklahoma City" in legal style, but **short name = official name**.
- Nicknames:** **OKC**, **The Big Friendly**, **405** (area code), **Renaissance City** (1990s revival).
- Not to be confused with:** Oklahoma (state), Oklahoma Territory (1890–1907).
Legal Usage
In statutes, contracts, court captions: **"The City of Oklahoma City, a municipal corporation of the State of Oklahoma"** — but the **name** is **Oklahoma City**.
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