How New York's Neighborhoods Got Their Names

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Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started: https://betterhelp.com/generalknowledge (In paid partnership with BetterHelp) ❤️ Become a member on Patreon & get your name in the credits + exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/generalknowledge In this video I explore the surprising origins behind the names of New York City’s five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island. We dive into the historical, linguistic, and cultural roots of each name, from Native American languages and Dutch colonists to English royalty and even a Swedish settler. You'll find out why Manhattan means “the place where we gather bows,” how Brooklyn comes from a Dutch town in a marshland, and how Queens was named after a Portuguese royal who helped popularize tea in England. We also look into how The Bronx got its “The” from a Swedish settler’s farm, and how Staten Island was named after the Dutch parliament. Along the way, I explain the difference between the words "borough" and "neighborhood," and what place names can teach us about history. If you're interested in New York City, place name origins, U.S. history, Native American culture, or even fun language facts, this is the video for you. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 New York City's Boroughs 00:11 But What is a Borough?? 00:37 Etymology of Borough vs Neighbour 01:14 Which Are New York City's Five Boroughs? 01:40 Let's get to 900K! 01:49 Manhattan: A Native American Name? 04:46 Try Therapy with Betterhelp 06:01 Brooklyn: A Small Town in the Netherlands? 07:20 Counties vs Boroughs, & Their Meanings 08:04 Queens: A Portuguese Queen? 08:33 The Bronx: Some Swedish Guy? 10:14 Staten Island: The Dutch Parliament Name? 11:28 Etymology is so cool 12:22 Patreon Credits Stay up to date on more content from me: 🎶 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@general.knowledge.yt 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GKonYoutube 🖼️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genknowledge/ ▶ Join the Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/f4neAVWZfF ▶ Business Contact: [email protected] #GeneralKnowledge