Earth also has other names, including Sol III (it is the third planet from our Sun, also known as Sol), Terra (its Latin name and a Roman goddess who is often considered to be a personification of Earth) and Gaia (a Greek goddess who is also considered a personification of Earth). read more
The name "Earth" is derived from both English and German words, 'eor(th)e/ertha' and 'erde', respectively, which mean ground. But, the handle's creator is unknown. One interesting fact about its name: Earth is the only planet that wasn't named after a Greek or Roman god or goddess. read more
Earth is the densest planet in the Solar System and the largest of the four terrestrial planets. Earth's lithosphere is divided into several rigid tectonic plates that migrate across the surface over periods of many millions of years. read more