Who chose the name Anglican?

The term "Anglican" originates from the Latin phrase "Ecclesia Anglicana," meaning "English Church." The name began to be used in the 16th century during the English Reformation, as the Church of England separated from the Roman Catholic Church. It was adopted to describe the distinctive identity and practices of the Church, reflecting its English roots and theological beliefs. The name was solidified as the church sought to establish its own identity within the wider Christian tradition.