Why was Maryland named after henrietta Maria?

Answer 1

Why Maryland is named after the Virgin MaryUnlike the common explanation that Maryland was named after Henrietta Maria, several documents belonging to the Calvert family show that really wasn't the case. Henrietta was never referred to by both her first and middle name. Scholars also agree that under no circumstances was a territory ever named after someone's middle name. Many agree that since the original capitol of Maryland was St. Mary's, as well as the county therein, Maryland was most likely named after Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. The great seal of Maryland also supports this conclusion. The reverse side of the seal reads TERRAE MARIAE; "Land of Mary" instead of TERRAE MARIA, which would acknowledge Henrietta's middle name.

Answer 2

it was named after Queen Henrietta Maria. She was the wife of King Charles I and was a princess in France.