Roma or Gypsies – Why 2 names and where do they come from

The word Gypsy is an English term for a people seen as either carefree Romantic wanderers, or lazy untrustworthy lowlifes - both definitely outsiders.  Gypsy is a derivative of Egyptian, from where English-speakers thought Gypsies originated.  Other names used by outsiders for these peoples are Cigany, Tsigane, Gitan, Zingaro, Zigeuner, the list goes on.  Whether the term is used…

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