How did the continents get their names?

Answer 1

The Americas after Amerigo Vespucci

Australia got its name from the Latin, "Terra Australis" - meaning 'the Great South land'.

Answer 2

The names of the continents have various origins. Some are named after historical or mythological figures, such as Europe (from the Phoenician princess Europa) or Asia (possibly derived from an Assyrian word). Others are named after directional or descriptive terms, like North and South America. Australia's name comes from the Latin word "australis," meaning southern.