2006-10-13 19:23:58 · 14 answers · asked by Heidi R 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
It ws given by the Romans as Londinium and shortened through history
2006-10-13 19:31:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although there is some evidence of scattered pre-Roman settlement in the area, the first major settlement was founded by the Romans in AD 43, following the Roman invasion of Britain. This settlement was called Londinium, commonly believed to be the origin of the present-day name, although a Celtic origin is also possible.
2006-10-17 04:47:55 · answer #2 · answered by Flipper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An actual organized city wasn't created until the emperor Claudius named it Londinium in 43 A.D. However, it was orginally named Londinum by the celts ancient word meaning "like the flowing river" referring to the Thames or the origin could be Lon(wild) don(place) there is speculation as to its original meaning.
2006-10-15 05:14:02 · answer #3 · answered by tink 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is commonly believed that London is shortened from Londinium, the name the Romans gave the site in 43 C.E. however, it may also have Celtic origins
2006-10-13 20:01:04 · answer #4 · answered by bluetopazmoonstone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lon don; the pool by the hill. The pool of london is that stretch of the Thames between what is now London Bridge and Limehouse. The hill is Ludgate hill where St Paul's cathedral stands.
2006-10-13 21:16:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two versions:
One Roman and one English
The roman : Lugdunum that meant :"the lugubre, the dark"
The english : "Long-way-down" contracted to LONDON as told by sailors over the river Thames sailing from Inland to the North sea... I am going the Long way down (the river).
Popular belief wants it that the Romand used basically the same word as the English people and romanizing it to a roman meaning.
You chose
2006-10-14 14:30:19 · answer #6 · answered by Sweet Dragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it was orginally named Londinium by the celts ancient word meaning "like the flowing river" referring to the Thames or the origin could be Lon(wild) don(place) there is speculation as to its original meaning. An actual organized city wasn't created until the emperor Claudius named it Londinium in 43 A.D.
2006-10-13 19:35:01 · answer #7 · answered by HistoryFanatic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have to concur that it was originally Londinium being the first major settlement in the region which was founded by the Romans
2006-10-13 19:34:28 · answer #8 · answered by Mike J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Romans named it.Londonium
2006-10-13 19:38:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm trying to learn here... so what is it Londonium or Londinium? I'll go do a research on it myself right now. Interesting.
Londinium was the original name. I learned something today. Halleluya!!!
2006-10-13 20:49:15 · answer #10 · answered by justmemimi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋