Any more info on the change of name? 
 The first official use of the name Antarctica as a continental name was in the 1890's is said to have been used by a Scottish cartographer John George Bartholomew. 
 wow! I never knew that!!! You have truly been great!! Thanks for all the great info. 
 Interesting. What is the normal temp there? 
 WOW. Interesting, why did it melt so much in 2005?
The first official use of the name Antarctica as a continental name was in the 1890's is said to have been used by a Scottish cartographer John George Bartholomew.