you forgot Kylie

why is troy american?

Well, okay, technically it is of Greek origin, but it is a very common first name in the US. I don't think I've ever met a British Troy!

it's not Greek origin.

It's the English translation of the former town (ruins in Turkey) of Troia

Okay. I'm not a historian. You're going to tell me Helen is not Greek either now aren't you?

I suspect Otto is just quick with Google. Nobody knows that sort of crap off the top of his head...unless his real name it Troy? Maybe?

Otto could be short for Ottoman (i.e. Turkey). His name could well be Troy(assuming Otto is a he, I've never thought about it).

I really know this sort of crap out the top of my head as I "enjoyed" a humanistic school education including latin and greek lessons (the old greek, though).

However, Troy is as Greek as Joe or Brad Pitt is a Greek name. Hellen is actually Helena, again this is just the English translation. I better shut up now.

For more superficial information, please consult wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy

As H is still looking for a new username, I thought bringing this thread up would be appropriate.

HurrincanesHardlyeverHappen ? Too long I suspect.

H&M?
Aitch? How we pronounced H in the E.End
Eichi ? Japanese for H but also means a bit saucy as well.

Eichi sounds nice

hmmmmm

hmmm : is that a suggestion for a username or a comment on eitchi?

pea, I also suggested 'aitch' - see page one of this discussion. Great minds think alike!