@CaketinReynolds There were a lot of language influences on the Americans. Native Americans, Africans, Dutch, Spanish, Native Mexican, French, heck even Canadians. Lol.
@KatieMcDiamond Sorry they weren't successful. I am certainly glad that we were able to use them to view all of those concerts. Thank you Periscope, and thank you, Katie!
@CaketinReynolds originally called; born (used especially in adding a woman's maiden name after her married name).
Since the definition doesn't specifically say it is for a women only that it is usually used that way, I think you can use it for a man.