🏴England is named after the Angles, a Germanic tribe who settled in the region in the 5th century AD.
🏴Scotland gets its name from the Irish Gaelic word “Sasana,” meaning “land of the Saxons.”
🏴Wales is derived from the Old English word “wealh,” meaning both “foreigner” and “slave.”
🚢Shetland and Orkney have Scandinavian names, reflecting the Viking influence in the region.
🌊The Hebrides likely refers to the Celtic or Pictish inhabitants of the islands, known for their language and tattoos.
Why is England called England?
—England is called England because it comes from the name of the Angles, a Germanic tribe that settled in the region.
How did Scotland get its name?
—Scotland gets its name from the Irish Gaelic word “Sasana,” which means “land of the Saxons.”
What does the name Wales mean?
—Wales comes from the Old English word “wealh,” which means both “foreigner” and “slave.”
Why are the Shetland and Orkney islands Scandinavian?
—The Shetland and Orkney islands have Scandinavian names because they were settled by Vikings from Norway.
What is the etymology of the Hebrides?
—The name Hebrides likely refers to the Celtic or Pictish inhabitants of the islands, known for their language and tattoos.
00:00Introduction to the etymology of British place names.
14:10Exploration of the names of other British islands - Shetland, Orkney, Hebrides, Isle of Man, etc.
17:24Wrap-up and conclusion of the video.
