The original name was Virgina. Although it was allegedly split following the American Civil War, the entirety of the region was known as Virginia for the better portion of the Antebellum Era. It was given it's charter by the Royal Virginia Company, which was supposedly named for Queen Elizabeth, the "Virgin Queen." While true that she never married it is unconfirmed and highly unlikely that she actually was, a virgin.
Colonial America, was claimed in the name of Queen Elizabeth of England, also known as the virgin queen, so it was this land that the Puritans were heading for, but landed North of what we know as present day Virginia.
Several American states are named after famous women. Virginia is named after Queen Elizabeth I (the Virgin Queen). Maryland is named after Mary, Queen of Scots, and North and South Carolina are named after Queen Caroline.
According to the origins of state names, three states are named after women.1.) Virginia - Named for Queen Elizabeth I of England, also known as the "Virgin Queen"2.) West Virginia - This territory separated from Virginia to form a state so consequently is also named for a woman.3.) Maryland - Named for Henrietta Maria of France.
because she was the first girl born in the united states. she was born in virginia and they named it after her ANSWER: Virginia Dare was the first English child born in America; I believe Virginia was already named after their virgin queen, and they named Virginia(girl) was named after the place.
Her name was the "vergin queen"
Virginia was established and colonized by English settlers in 1607 and named after Queen Elizabeth I of England who was known as the Virgin queen. That is where the name Virginia comes. Virginia was given the name by Sir Walter Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth I herself.
elizabeth1-the virgin queen
Queen Elizabeth I also known as The Virgin Queen.
From the English Queen Elizabeth I, aka 'The Virgin Queen'
Named after Queen Elizabeth I
In 1584, the name "Virginia" was suggested, with Virginia being a name for Queen Elizabeth I of England (because she was known as the Virgin Queen). Sir Walter Raleigh may have suggested the name.Virginia was named after the first child born in the Virginia colony. The child's name was Virginia DareIt is named after Queen Elizabeth I who was also known as the Virgin Queen.
"Virginia" was a title for Queen Elizabeth who never got married and claimed that she was a virgin. The state was named after the queen.
Queen Elizabeth of England.It was named after Queen Elizabeth I.
Virginia was named in honor of Queen Elizabeth 1 of England, who was known as the Virgin Queen because she was never married.
This was, most likely, named, after Elizabeth I, - Queen of England, - sometimes, called the "VIRGIN QUEEN"Virginia was also said to get its name from the first child born in America, Virginia Dare
In honor of Elizabeth, "Virgin Queen" of England. Until 1861 West Virginia was part of Virginia. Virginia was named to honor Queen Elizabeth of England often referred to as the "Virgin Queen."