“What’s in a Name? ​Exploring Place Names as Forms of Social and Geographic Storytelling” was an interactive workshop to explore the profound social, historical, and political meanings behind the names attached to places. Far from simple labels, place names, or toponyms, are power-laden expressions of a community’s identity, values, and ongoing struggles for recognition. Participants learned how to map and critically interpret place names, using primary sources of geographical and historical data, gaining tools to engage students in critical inquiry about the past and present.