Where there any alternative names proposed for the USA before it was founded?
Also, was the name voted on or intended originally as a temporary term until after the revolution?
And to hijack this in a related way, what were the alternatives to "America."
I can't speak much to the second part of your question, but similar questions have beenb asked before on your first part.
The name suggested there is Columbia, although 'Freedonia' also makes an appearance. They do deal a little bit with your second question as well.