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There are differing theories as to the origin of the name of the falls.

According to Iroquoian scholar Bruce Trigger, " Niagara " is derived from the name given to a branch of the locally residing native Neutral Confederacy, who are described as being called the " Niagagarega " people on several late 17th century French maps of the area.

According to George R. Stewart, it comes from the name of an Iroquois town called " Ongniaahra ", meaning " point of land cut in two ".