Why did Jesús become a common name in the Spanish speaking world, but not in other languages with large numbers of Christian speakers like English or Italian?

by FireShawnWatson
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FYI this has come up previously. A search for "jesus name" turns up:

  • This thread from four years ago with /u/IfniPhaidon summarizing a previous thread and a collection of links to yet older threads all addressing this question

  • This thread with an answer from /u/cheapwowgold4u

  • This thread with an answer from /u/CptBuck

  • This thread with an answer from /u/sunagainstgold

  • This thread with answers from /u/Mckool, /u/Tiako, /u/captainhaddock and others