Talk:Gulf of Mexico/FAQ
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Q1: Why hasn't Wikipedia changed the article name from Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America?
A1: This has been discussed extensively and, as of December 5, 2025, the current consensus is that the Wikipedia naming conventions indicate that "Gulf of Mexico" is the correct title of the article. See the policy on using commonly recognizable names, the explanatory supplement on the preference for common names over official names, and the guideline on geographic names.
There is currently a moratorium in place on further discussions of changing the name following the most recent discussion. This moratorium covers: "[A]ll discussion about renaming, retitling, or moving this article, introducing new names into the lead, and discussions about new names." This moratorium is set to expire on December 6, 2026.
Q2: Why isn't the name "Gulf of America" at least given as an alternative name in the lead section?
A2: As of May 2025, the name Gulf of America is not commonly used in reliable sources. See consensus at past discussions in January, February, and April 2025.