[laplata]

Google is not pandering. Old maps from the last two centuries are labeled that way.

[IAMNO1]

Not only that, but it is quite possible for interested parties to change names on Google maps and Earth. I've seen it done. I had to change back a street name on property I own that someone intentionally changed to a vanity name (not what was on county records). I posted a trouble report with Google, and they changed it back (so far). Perhaps that is what happened?