Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Italy was once called “Vitalia,” meaning what?"
...Once called “Vitalia,” Italy’s name has transformed over the years due to Greek colonization. The initial “V” was dropped at the beginning of its name and it was known as “Italoi” for a time. Why was it named after cattle in the first place? The region’s rich, southern pastures were ideal for cattle farms and became important to Italy’s economy.