Quiz: What is the significance of the name ‘Teton’ in ‘Grand Teton October 6, 2025 by Cyrus Thorne What is the significance of the name ‘Teton’ in ‘Grand Teton National Park’? Discover more about Grand Teton National Park at our home page. A) It’s named after the Teton River which flows through the park B) It’s named after the Teton Native American tribe C) It’s named after the French word for ‘large mountain’ D) It’s named after the first park ranger, John Teton Submit Answer