How was Virginia named?

Question

How was Virginia named?

Answer 1

-Pilgrim1, Now that we've settled, Its time to name our land. What's the most uptight name you can think of?

-Pilgrim2, Pope?

-Pilgrim1, Joe, are you trying to go to h**l?

-Pilgrim2, Okay, okay.....uhhmmmm, uptight.....religion....think joe think.....whip own back, no meat on fridays....no s*x.....Wait no s*x!

VIRGIN LAND!

Pilgrim1, ......................That's terrible joe.......

Pilgrim2, Sorry....

Pilgrim1, We'll call it: Virginia!

Pilgrim2, Okay, but can I at least take this metal spike off my p***s, I swear I won't ever look at a womans face again.....

Answer 2

The state is named after Queen Elizabeth I of England, who, never having married, was known as the 'Virgin Queen'.  

Answer 3

After a "virgin-queen" or something?lol:)

here, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia

Answer 4

i concur with answer number one.

Answer 5

Virginia was named in the 16th century for Queen Elizabeth I, the "Virgin Queen" who never married. For more check the link below.  Hope this helps and have a nice day.