How can names change from language to language, like Germany is alamon in Spanish and Deutschland in German, Shouldnt they be able to choose what they are called?

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Bannybear1

There is no global language that sets any standards. Because the region has had several names and associations.

Romance languages, such as Spanish, refer to Germany as Alemania because of the Germanic tribe: the Alemanni.

Germany comes from Germania, a term used by the Romans for the area as well. It was referred to as Germania by some people before Germany unified and dubbed itself Deutschland.