Why are flies called flies?

[OwlLover]

This just came to my mind today. Why are flies called flies? They aren't the only things that can fly. Why aren't birds and or bats called flies? For that matter why aren't fish called "swims"? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.

 

[cupman]

They were the first creature to be named. After flies was taken they had to resort to names like birds.

 

[ChicknThief]

why aren't fish called "swims"?

 

[CochinBrahmaLover]

For that matter why aren't fish called "swims"?

SWIMMIES! Fish, are, SWIMMIES!!

Just like flies are flies, birds are flappies, bats are glidies, snakes are slitheries, lizards are scalies , worms are diggers

I know all! See!

 

[CochinBrahmaLover]

For that matter why aren't fish called "swims"?

SWIMMIES! Fish, are, SWIMMIES!!

Just like flies are flies, birds are flappies, bats are glidies, snakes are slitheries, lizards are scalies , worms are diggers

I know all! See!

 

[CochinBrahmaLover]

For that matter why aren't fish called "swims"?

SWIMMIES! Fish, are, SWIMMIES!!

Just like flies are flies, birds are flappies, bats are glidies, snakes are slitheries, lizards are scalies , worms are diggers

I know all! See!

 

[OwlLover]

LOL, I kinda laughed when I typed that, but I'm serious! If flies are called flies why don't the other animals have names like that?

 

[CochinBrahmaLover]

Doh, did you not read what i posted???

 

[OwlLover]

Doh, did you not read what i posted???

*sigh* Yes, I did Cochin.

 

[CochinBrahmaLover]

Oh ya and sorry it triple posted