New Mexico received its name long before the present-day nation of Mexico won independence from Spain and adopted that name in 1821. The name "Mexico" derives from Nahuatl and originally referred to the heartland of the Mexica, the rulers of the Aztec Empire, in the Valley of Mexico
We could just call one North and the other South. And then write a popular folk song that calls out landmarks South Mexico that are really Southern North Mexico. Country Roads style.
The Mexica existed long before the Spanish arrived. They migrated to the Valley of Mexico from a land in the north they referred to as Aztlán when the Toltecs went into decline.
Nuevo Mexico was named by the Spanish in reference to this history, as they were following the Rio Grande north searching for the Cities of Gold referenced in these same Mexica (ie Aztec) legends.
Kind of. The Spanish named New Mexico in the 1600s, and it was a much larger territory than the current state. The Mexicans named Mexico in 1821 when they gained their independence from Spain, and they acquired New Mexico as well. Then the US annexed it in the late 1800s.
Well, but New York is actually named after the duke of York
Edit: New York, New York City and Albany were all named after James II king of England and Ireland who was also James VII of Scottland, because before he became king he was duke of York and duke of Albany.
New Mexico was named such before Mexico was named. The Spaniards named a much larger territory that encompassed all of the current state of New Mexico, New Mexico. A couple centuries later the Mexican people revolted and gained their independence, and named the country Mexico in 1821
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xNIBx@kbin.social · 32 pts · 3y
New Mexico predates Mexico. From wikipedia
agoseris@lemm.ee · 35 pts · 3y
True, but the meme cites Mexico City, which was called "Mexico City" before New Mexico was established
Lt_Worf@lemmy.ca · 5 pts · 3y
So Mexico should be New New Mexico, and New Mexico should be Old New Mexico.
afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y
We could just call one North and the other South. And then write a popular folk song that calls out landmarks South Mexico that are really Southern North Mexico. Country Roads style.
PostnataleAbtreibung@lemmy.world · 25 pts · 3y
New York —> new Amsterdam —> Amsterdam (Netherlands)
generic@iusearchlinux.fyi · 23 pts · 3y
Even old New York was once New Amsterdam. Why they changed it, I can't say. People just liked it better that way!
CetaceanNeeded@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 3y
So take me back to Constantinople
afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 3y
No you can't go back to Constantinople.
spirinolas@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 3y
Been a long time gone, Constantinople
newbeni@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 2y
Or Instanbul
afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
I have a friend who has a house fairly close to New York City that was built by the Dutch. Just a fun fact.
poudlardo@jlai.lu · 5 pts · 3y
To second this, Harlem the neighbourhood in New York originates from Haarlem, an actual city near Amsterdam.
flames5123@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
But new Amsterdam is gin.
gullible@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
What a waste. To think we could have had a new war of the roses if the New Lancastrians hadn’t ducked out.
Siegfried@lemmy.world · 24 pts · 3y
Worst of all is georgia, disgusting!
k2helix@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
why? (not from the US)
xbhaktapur@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 3y
Because there's an entire country named Georgia 🇬🇪
HortiEastwood@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 3y
And they stole it from the state of Georgia, USA.
xbhaktapur@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
k2helix@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Oh I didn't think about it and the US state having the same name but now I imagine why OP said it 😂
threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 3y
Because there's a US state named Georgia.
k2helix@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
yup I knew that (isn't it where Macon and Atlanta are?) but I didn't realise that it and the country have the same name. Thanks anyway!
AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
It is where Macon and Atlanta are, and the name Sherman is still hated down there.
FlyingSquid@lemmy.world · 22 pts · 3y
Never mind international cities, Indiana has a New Chicago. I don't know how that even works.
Lt_Worf@lemmy.ca · 10 pts · 3y
We must find a newer Chicago.
phoneymouse@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 3y
afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
I found a Chicago and bring all my friends, while it is still underground and before it gets cool.
jscummy@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 3y
Kinda like New Coke in that case
SaveComengs@lemmy.federa.net · 22 pts · 3y
oh jeebz, they're making the rest of the world great again
nxfsi@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 3y
What city is new England based on?
Lemmylefty@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 3y
I dunno but it’s the size of England.
ElBarto@lzrprt.sbs · 1 pts · 3y
Uganda?
FlyingSquid@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 3y
England City, the capital of England. Duh.
jasondj@ttrpg.network · 10 pts · 3y
My face when I realize I live in New England.
MaxMouseOCX@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Greetings from old England.
s_s@lemmy.one · 8 pts · 3y
When you learn that Mexicans named New Mexico...
OsrsNeedsF2P@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 3y
Darn immigrants ruining my good country!
AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
Spaniards named New Mexico a couple centuries before Mexico existed.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mexico
s_s@lemmy.one · 2 pts · 3y
The Mexica existed long before the Spanish arrived. They migrated to the Valley of Mexico from a land in the north they referred to as Aztlán when the Toltecs went into decline.
Nuevo Mexico was named by the Spanish in reference to this history, as they were following the Rio Grande north searching for the Cities of Gold referenced in these same Mexica (ie Aztec) legends.
basxto@discuss.tchncs.de · 1 pts · 3y
Yes, US annexed New Mexico and Texas, which originally belonged to Mexico.
AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
Kind of. The Spanish named New Mexico in the 1600s, and it was a much larger territory than the current state. The Mexicans named Mexico in 1821 when they gained their independence from Spain, and they acquired New Mexico as well. Then the US annexed it in the late 1800s.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mexico
Spur4383@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
And California...
captainlezbian@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 3y
Wait till the Kentuckians hear about Versailles France. They ain’t gonna like that
Haha@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 3y
America is that newborn that thinks whatever his ancestors has are his
EditsHisComments@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 3y
Americans are more like the English than they realize lol
Zoldyck@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 3y
RIP New Amsterdam
jordanlund@lemmy.one · 5 pts · 3y
God help you when you hit Springfield... or Portland.
affiliate@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y
they can keep the old versions
basxto@discuss.tchncs.de · 3 pts · 3y
Well, but New York is actually named after the duke of York
Edit: New York, New York City and Albany were all named after James II king of England and Ireland who was also James VII of Scottland, because before he became king he was duke of York and duke of Albany.
silvercove@lemdro.id · 3 pts · 3y
Everybody knows that new Mexico is not part of the USA! 🤣
AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
New Mexico was named such before Mexico was named. The Spaniards named a much larger territory that encompassed all of the current state of New Mexico, New Mexico. A couple centuries later the Mexican people revolted and gained their independence, and named the country Mexico in 1821
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mexico
mycelium_underground@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
New Mexico was New Mexico long before Mexico was Mexico
Bishma@discuss.tchncs.de · 3 pts · 3y
I think Virginia is the worst of the lot, as it was named after Elizabeth the first; the virgin queen.
DragonTypeWyvern@literature.cafe · 5 pts · 3y
(definitely wasn't a virgin)
TwinTusks@outpost.zeuslink.net · 2 pts · 3y
Its so shameful that Elizabeth I would stole Virginia from Virginia.
son_named_bort@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
There's a new Mexico now?
Lt_Worf@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 3y
Slow down there, maestro!
mojo@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 3y
We are version 2.0 so surely they must be better
afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
I have always wanted to go visit original, or Classic York.
PrinceFidget@feddit.uk · 2 pts · 3y
Vanilla York
Definitely worth a visit if you're in the UK, great place for a spot of Afternoon Tea.
Klear@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
It used to be called Amsterdam.
ripcord@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
Not Constantinople
afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Why did they change it?
0Empty0@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
Don't even get me started on Londinium.
Anticorp@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 3y
I guess the word "new" is new to you?
OsrsNeedsF2P@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 3y
It's news to me!
theragu40@midwest.social · 1 pts · 3y
Imitation is the highest form of flattery. Thanks, world!