How Did Each European Country Get Its Name?
Take the quiz to find your perfect trainer and get 14 days of free training here: https://go.trainwell.net/GeneralKnowledge Become a member on Patreon & get your name in the credits + exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/generalknowledge In this video I explore the origin and meaning of every European country's name, from Portugal to Ukraine. You’ll learn about the Celtic roots of Ireland, why Germany has so many names, how France got its name from a Germanic tribe, and why Finland is called Suomi. I also dive into cool facts like how Malta means “honey”, Austria means “Eastern realm”, and Bosnia might just mean “running water”. We cover endonyms vs exonyms, ancient tribes, mythological figures, Latin, Greek, Celtic, and Slavic roots, and even some surprising Star Wars connections. Perfect if you love linguistics, European history, etymology, or just want to know what country names really mean. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 A remake, 3 years later 00:28 Portugal 00:59 Ireland 01:33 Wales 02:14 Scotland 02:34 England 02:45 Britain 02:59 Spain 03:22 France 04:25 Trainwell 06:29 Andorra 07:12 Monaco 07:38 Belgium