Question

Why is New York named New York?

Answer 1

The English took over the colony in 1664 during the second Anglo-Dutch War. They changed the name to New York, to honor the Duke of York, who later became King James II of England. The Dutch surrendered Nieuw Amsterdam without fighting.

Answer 2

because it was under holland domination, and it's name was New Amsterdam, from the english domination it wents new york (from Yorkshire)