The state of Nebraska is actually named after the Platte River from the French meaning "broad river." The Omaha Indians called the river "ibôápka" which translated, also meant "broad river."

In 1842, John Charles Frémont used the word Nebraska officially referenced the Platte River and the name was adopted to identify the territory in 1854.

The Nebraska State Flag consists of the great seal of the state in gold and silver on the center of a solid blue field.