Miami is sometimes colloquially referred to as The 305, Magic City, Gateway to the Americas, Gateway to Latin America, Capital of Latin America, and Vice City.
The most popular of course is the Sunshine State, with the Alligator State coming in a close second. Both of these nicknames reference two of Florida's most popular state offerings, one being the beautiful beaches and sunshine that grace the state, and the other being the vast alligator population.
Miami Beach became an area filled with new buildings and had a new reputation as the “Art Deco District” and took on the famous name “South Beach” or nickname “SoBe”.
MIA is an abbreviation on Miami, but it is also an acronym for Miami International Airport. This is the most tell-tale of all Miami slang.
Just one month after its incorporation in 1896, the City of Miami adopted its enduring moniker, the Magic City, which is appropriate for a city that has developed almost magically and uniquely in a relatively brief period.
{Angélique} French form of Angelica, Latin meaning 'angelic' or 'messenger of God'. Pronounced: 'AHN-ZHEH-LEEK'. Nicknames: Angie, Angel, Annie, Anne, Gelly/Gellie, Gigi, Kiki.
The name Jack is a derivative of John, which originated in medieval England. The name went from John to Johnkin to Jankin to Jackin to, you guessed it, Jack.
Miami was named after the Miami River, derived from Mayaimi, the historic name of Lake Okeechobee and the Native Americans who lived around it. Miami is sometimes colloquially referred to as The 305, Magic City, Gateway to the Americas, Gateway to Latin America, Capital of Latin America, and Vice City.
But what does the name Angela mean? It's the feminine form of Angelus, meaning “angel” or “messenger of God.” 50. Angelo. Angelo sounds like a melody in an Italian aria, and like the name above, this strong moniker is a form of Angelus, meaning “angel” or “messenger of God.” 51.
Miami, The Magic City.