By 1640, "Qunnipiac's" theocratic government and nine-square grid plan were in place, and the town was renamed Newhaven, with 'haven' meaning harbor or port.
En 1640, o goberno teocrático de "Qunnipiac" e o plan de cuadrícula de nove cadrados estaban en marcha, e a cidade foi renomeada Newhaven, significando 'haven' porto.