How did Buffalo NY get its name?

Question

How did Buffalo NY get its name?

Answer 1

It comes from the french words Beau Fleuve which translated to beautiful river.

There is some grey area as to what is actually correct. Nobody is actually sure whether my or pancakesx answer(see above) is correct

Answer 2

At one time there were vast herds of buffalo roaming the area now known as Buffalo New York.

Answer 3

That is incorrect.  The name came from the Buffalo Creek (which pre-dates the city), named by the Seneca Nation.