Why is the United Kingdom also called "Great" Britain? Is it a title, left over from the days of the British Empire, that should be changed to simply "Britain" to reflect her diminished status as just one country of the European Union? Many people—including some Britons—are embarrassed to continue using the term "Great" Britain; they prefer to use the title "United Kingdom" instead. You may be surprised to hear the origin of the term "Great Britain"—and to discover how the Bible shows that Britain's greatness will be restored after these island people learn some valuable, hard-learned lessons.