W:: Why is it called DOUBLE U ? Why not DOUBLE V ?

Question

It somewhat doesn't make sense in a way..

Can't W be both, DOUBLE U *AND* DOUBLE V ??

Answer 1

I'm guessing that much like how we write (cursive) the doubleU looked curvy a long time ago when it was first named.
Here's a better question. Which sentence is correct:
1) Please spell it with a "M"
or
2) Please spell it with an "M".
A or AN? It's a consonant but SOUNDS like a vowel when spoken....
HMMMM?

Answer 2

in french it is pronouched double vey or double v, not sure if writing comes into it as when we write w it looks more like uu well mine does. I always thought about that, but many different factors have influenced change in languages, so over time in english it has just become double u.

Answer 3

At one time (Old English), the letter U was written as a V except that the left side was straight up and down and the letter W was developed as two of those put together and thus was named.

Answer 4

In ancient Rome, the letter V functioned as the letter U, hence, the term DOUBLE U.

Answer 5

nicely, I recommend, it would desire to go the two way. My Ws appear like double Us, yet some people upload a pointy factor on that muhfucka and it appears like double Vs. it is likewise based on font.

Answer 6

because people write 'w' with a curve on the bottom,

Answer 7

interesting..never thought of that!!!

Answer 8

i cac,t really tell

Answer 9

? good question----