When did the Caribbean become officially known as the Caribbean? What was it called before that? What inspired its current name?

Cultures of the carribean
Heres Discussion Question 3: When did the Caribbean become officially known as the Caribbean? What was it called before that? What inspired its current name? Be sure to refer to the Gaztambide-Gigel article posted in Week 6. You may use outside sources (beyond the assigned readings)just be sure to cite them.