1. California - Alta California (Spanish)
2. Colorado - Territory of Colorado
3. Florida - East and West Florida (Spanish)
4. Hawaii - Kingdom of Hawaii
5. Idaho - Idaho Territory
6. Illinois - Illinois Territory
7. Michigan - Michigan Territory
8. Mississippi - Territory of Mississippi
9. Nevada - Nevada Territory
10. New York - Province of New York (British)
11. Ohio - Northwest Territory
12. Oregon - Oregon Territory
13. Texas - Republic of Texas
14. Utah - Utah Territory
15. Vermont - Republic of Vermont
16. Washington - Washington Territory
17. Wisconsin - Territory of Wisconsin
These are just a few examples, as many states went through various name changes or territorial designations before becoming states.