How do mountains get their names?

Answer 1

Many are named after the person who discovered them. Some are given their 'local' name (the name of the mountain in the culture that lives nearby or on it). Others are named for famous people in the discoverer's or the native people's history. A few are simply numbered - K2 is the most famous of these; it does have official names in some documents, but is rarely used.

Answer 2

Mountains are typically given names based on the geographical location, cultural significance, or historical events associated with them. Sometimes the names are derived from the native language or heritage of the region where the mountain is located. In other cases, explorers or surveyors are credited with naming mountains after themselves or other notable individuals. Additionally, some mountains are named after their physical characteristics, such as their shape or color.