The Gem State. This nickname for Idaho grew from the meaning George M. Willing gave to the word when he made up the name.

One may also ask, what is Boises nickname? Boise is best known as the “City of Trees,” a title shared with numerous other towns and cities (see photo above). Newer nicknames include: B-Town, Zzzzzzz, BroncoVille, and Big Buck.

what is Idaho known as?

Idahos known for its potatoes, but its official nickname is the Gem State.

What are the states nicknames?

List of U.S. state nicknames

State Nickname(s) Alabama Camellia State Heart of Dixie Yellowhammer State Alaska Great Land Land of the Midnight Sun The Last Frontier Mainland State 49th State North Star State Up Over Sewards Ice Box Sewards Folly Arizona Apache State Copper State Grand Canyon State