The word "Mormon" comes from a book that we believe to be a companion to the bible; it is called "The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ". Mormon was the chief editor of this book that spans over 3000 years of culture, history, and teachings related to the Gospel of Jesus Christ as it was known by some ancient Americans.
The official name of the church is "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day-Saints". "Jesus Christ" because he is the chief cornerstone of our faith. "Latter-Day" to distinguish the current Church of Jesus Christ from that of ancient times. "Saints" is another word for Christian disciple, or follower of Christ's Gospel.
People began calling followers of the LDS Church "Mormons" shortly after it was founded in 1830. Though innacurate and sometimes misleading to those who feel we are not Christians, we do not take offense to this title. The famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir was given its name by the LDS Church, and has helped spread this nickname across the globe.
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