What is the former name of England?

Answer 1

England itself is a kingdom therefore could be referred to as the Kingdom of England. But England is not a nation itself it is part of the United Kingdom therefore its official name is The United Kingdom Of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Answer 2

After it separated from being clanships and kingdoms it was known as Albion, after a mythical giant which English people were believed to be the descendants of. It was also known as Myrddin's Precinct, indicating that it was under the protection of Myrddin/Merlin. The Romans called it Brittania. The name England came from the Teutonic (German) Angles who settled here and was originlly Angland.

Great Britain and The United Kingdom are NOT synonymous with England. England is a part of these distinct and separate classifications but they are not interchangeable as the previous respondant suggested. They are also from modern history and are currently in use.

Answer 3

Albion or Britannica (Roman) The Romans called it Britannia

Answer 4

The name "England" is derived from the Old English word Englaland, which means "land of the Angles".

Answer 5

Sometimes England ( or more properly Great Britain) is called Albion or Britannia.