This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: seanroche11 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.tyr.general/7458.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: re: Why doesn't Northern Ireland just change the name? They probably can't change the name because it is part of the UK who make the Laws. The name changed from Derry to Londonderry when the area was Planted in the 1600s. The area was given/sold to the London Guild and they changed its name to Londonderry. http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article/467/derry-londonderry Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.