[Joe L. Ogan (OP)]

Why is the sun named "Sol?"  Thanks for comments.  Joe L. Ogan

[Don_1]

English = Sun
Latin = Sol

[Geezer]

English = Sun
Latin = Sol

Rats! I thought it was because Lou was already taken.

[yor_on]

Another prof that Latin is just an abbreviation from Swedish.
Simpler and not so elegant..
We had it first. Ah, the 'sol' I mean.

And I know that, it was there before me too.
(Although it's hard to believe looking out at the snow and clouds?)

[fontwell]

It's short for Solomon, in honour of his paternal Grandfather.