Scandium From the Latin word "Scandia" meaning "Scandinavia".

Titanium Used in golf clubs and computer cases. Named after the "Titans," giants from Greek mythology

Vanadium Named after the game show letter turner? Or after "Vanadis", the goddess of beauty in Scandinavian mythology?

Chromium The noxious element featured in the movie Erin Brockavich.

Manganese From the Latin word "magnes" meaning "magnet".

Iron Imagine a robot made from old Ferris Wheel parts.

Cobalt comes from the German word "kobald" meaning "goblin" or evil spirit.

Nickel, and most silver coins, are made from "cuppernickel", a compound of nickel and copper.

Copper Once used on the buttons of police officer's coats in days past.

Zinc Used as an anti-corrosive device on the hulls of ships.