Why is the first name Jesus more common in Hispanic countries than elsewhere?

Arpeggionist

Maybe as an old custom to define the Spanish people as Christians. Before the Americas were discovered Spain (which was the only Hispanic country) was under Muslim rule, and Muhammad would have been a more common name. Oct 12 04, 11:30 PM

gmackematix

Looks like a sound theory to me, Arpy (or is it Peggy now?). Oct 13 04, 4:53 PM

Arpeggionist

It's never been Peggy (speaking of names). The only time I ever allowed anyone to adress me by a woman's name was when I was making a prank call to Birmingham Alabama (LONG story, don't ask). The proper way to pronounce the sreenname is to stress the second-last syllable, thus identifying the name with the instrument. I've gone by many other nicknames (Cello, Fish, Soup-Nut Boy) for various reasons, so much that I am beginning to appreciate the sound of my real name (Y'hoshua). Oct 14 04, 8:34 AM