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RE: The Impending Demise of the Terrestrial Planets
Well, Mercury's symbol Hg comes from its Greek name, hydrargyrum, which means "liquid silver" — to reflect its shiny surface. The element is also known as Quicksilver for its mobility.
All I know is that it is named after the fastest-moving planet in the solar system, am not sure if it was named after the god.