Why did goyathlay get the name Mexican name Geronimo?

Goyathlay, a prominent leader of the Apache, was given the name Geronimo by Mexican soldiers who mistakenly believed he was invulnerable, attributing his bravery to the influence of Saint Jerome, whose name is Gerónimo in Spanish. The name stuck, and Geronimo became synonymous with his fierce resistance against both Mexican and American forces during the late 19th century. Despite its origins, Geronimo embraced the name, which became a symbol of his fight for Apache freedom and identity.