Question

Where did the term Goth originally come from

Answer 1

The name "goth" originally came from a Germanic tribe. The Romans regarded them as barbaric and uncultured, much like the Vandals.

Answer 2

The term "Goth" originally comes from the ancient Germanic tribe called the Goths. They were regarded as barbaric by the Romans. They were regarded as uncultured because they have destroyed Rome, what was considered as civilization. The word "Gothic" was later used to refer to a style of medieval architecture since it was regarded as being barbaric and uncultured.