Why Holland isn’t Holland anymore — the surprising rebrand of a nation

https://www.dictionaryscoop.com/article/Why-Holland-isnt-Holland-anymore-the-surprising-rebrand-of-a-nation?x_title=3&utm_source=blog&utm_campaign=blog-20260907 Countries rename themselves for many reasons—shedding colonial pasts, embracing local languages, or settling political disputes. Some changes are subtle, others dramatic, but each reflects deep historical, cultural, or geopolitical shifts. Here are 10 times a nation decided to swap out its old name for a new identity.