Why is the White House called the white house?

Question

Why is the White House called the white house?

Answer 1

Originally known as the "President's Palace," the "President's House," or the "Executive Mansion," President Theodore Roosevelt officially gave the White House its current name in 1901

Answer 2

It's just what the guys in Washington D.C. started calling it, believe it or not.  Nothing fascinating.  see the link.

Answer 3

because it is painted white?

Answer 4

because any other color just would not sound right. THE BLUE HOUSE, OR MAYBE THE RED HOUSE WOULD WORK WITH ALL THE AFFAIRS GOING ON THERE.

Answer 5

Dolly Madison's childhood home was called "White House". When she and James moved into the newly completed Executive Mansion, she called it the "White House" and the name stuck. Read wikipedia's entry on James Madison.

Answer 6

Per this link:http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_did_the_Wh...

Most popular theory is that the name derives from White House Plantation, Martha Custis Washington's home where she and the first president spent time together.

The link contains more information.

I just copied the most pertinent part.

Answer 7

Because it's White!