I am wondering if there is a connection between the name of the mountain range 'Appalachian' with the French word 'appellation'. I've seen references to the early Spanish as well as to native tribes. But I haven't found any connection between the French word 'appellation'. If you're in the North, the pronunciation is similar; whereas, in the South, there is a hard 'ch' sound. Does anyone out there know of a connection? Thank you!
I found the following:
Appalachian - in reference to the North American mountain range, c.1600, Mountaynes Apalatsi; written apalachen by Spanish explorers and originally in reference only to the southern end of the range. Originally the name of the Apalachee, a Muskogean people of northwestern Florida, perhaps from Apalachee abalahci "other side of the river" or Hitchiti (Muskogean) apalwah?i "dwelling on one side." Spelling shifted under influence of adjectives in -ian.
Hi- Thank you. I found that information as well, but nothing regarding a connection to appellation... Thanks for the info though!
I found that information as well, but nothing regarding a connection to appellation…
Perhaps because there is no connection?
(o: I suppose that's a possibility, but I don't want to give up so soon.