Why is New Orleans called NOLA? - Ragin Cajun Airboat Tours

Skip to content HomeToursAirboat ToursAirboat Plantation Combo ToursGalleryNews from the BayouCaptainsAbout UsFAQsContact Us MenuHomeToursAirboat ToursAirboat Plantation Combo ToursGalleryNews from the BayouCaptainsAbout UsFAQsContact Us Ragin Cajun February 19, 2024 << View all posts The first letters of “New Orleans” and the state abbreviation for Louisiana, LA, combine to derive the nickname “NOLA.Put those together and you get N.O.LA or NOLA.Residents and visitors commonly use this shorthand or acronym to refer to the city. The creation of nicknames or acronyms for cities is a widespread practice. I serves as a convenient and colloquial way to refer to a place.In New Orleans’ case, “NOLA” has gained wide recognition. It is frequently used in tourism, local culture, and popular media.Ragin Cajun's Local InsightsThe mighty Mississippi River borders New Orleans to the south. The shores of Lake Pontchartrain border it to the north,. This gives the city its distinctive crescent shape.Th...