* Continents: North American, South American, Eurasian, African, Australian, Antarctic

* Oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian

* Islands/Island Chains: Philippine, Caribbean

* Other Notable Landforms: Nazca (after the Nazca Desert in Peru), Scotia (after the Scotia Sea), Juan de Fuca (after the Juan de Fuca Strait)

There are a few exceptions, like:

* Cocos Plate: Named after the Cocos Islands in the Pacific Ocean.

* Galapagos Plate: Named after the Galapagos Islands.

The names of tectonic plates are generally straightforward and descriptive, making it easier to remember their location and identify the geographic features they relate to.