The name honored Thomas Bennett, a mining company president.

The last two centuries have seen Hypatia's name honored in the sciences, especially astronomy.

This name honored George Gallon, who offered to donate part of his land to build a town.

A few believe the name honored the entire Yancey family, long prominent in the area.

Some opening names honor two people, such as the Caro-Kann.

The name honored Houston's position as location of the nation's space program.

The name honored Walter Anderson who settled the place in 1851.

While most names are clearly honoring a particular officer, a few remain which are unclear.

Your name honored on the shelves of libraries Did he know his own name?

The specific names honor the film's cast, crew and elements.