Category Archives: Names in the Wild

Names in the wild: Ancient Grounds

Originally published Jul 1, 2010 (The Name Inspector used to do this as a semi-regular feature, and then stopped. He’s going to try reviving it for a while, but this time, with words!) While strolling down 1st Ave in Seattle, … Continue reading

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Name watching at Uwajimaya

Originally published Aug 14, 2009 A fun way to spend a rainy hour in Seattle is to browse in Uwajimaya, a huge Asian supermarket in the International District (which locals call “the ID”). There you can see products that, from a … Continue reading

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Names in the wild: Area 51

Originally published Jun 29, 2007

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Names in the wild: Victrola

Originally published Jun 6, 2007

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Names in the wild: Watering KissMint

Originally published May 10, 2007

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Names in the wild: Liberty

Originally published Apr 20, 2007

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Names in the wild: Natural Structures

Originally published Apr 12, 2007

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Names in the wild: Herfy’s

Originally published Mar 29, 2007

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