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Columbus

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Based on famous people named Columbus and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Adventure
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Courage
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Leadership
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Integrity
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Creativity

Famous People Named Columbus

USS Columbus

Four ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Columbus, the first two after the explorer Christopher Columbus, and the other two after Columbus, Ohio, the capital of the state.

AdventureCourageResilience

USS Columbus (SSN-762)

USS Columbus (SSN-762) is a nuclear powered fast attack submarine and the second vessel of the United States Navy to be named for Columbus, Ohio.

CourageLeadershipResilience

Columbus Sims

Columbus Sims (1829–1869) was an American lawyer and Colonel of California Volunteers in the American Civil War.

Columbus Air Force

The Columbus Air Force was the nickname for a group of pilots involved in smuggling marijuana to the U.

AdventureCourageResilience

Columbus Painter

The Columbus Painter was an ancient Corinthian vase painter in the black-figure style; his real name is unknown.

CharismaCreativity

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