The name Ontario is likely derived from the Iroquoian word Kaniatarí:io or Oniatarí:io meaning “lake of shining waters” or “beautiful lake”.[10] It has been in use since at least 1639.[11] During French colonial Canada, various other names for the lake were also used, including Frontenac and St. Louis, though Ontario ultimately became the common term.[11]
So a rare use of the given name by the local people. The french had a go of a rebrand but it didn’t stick.
Pretty sure that lake had a name before anglos rocked up and started calling it Lake Ontario, bud
leave a bad review on for the lake, or even the white house if it upsets you 🤣
According to wiki
So a rare use of the given name by the local people. The french had a go of a rebrand but it didn’t stick.