Was Nova Scotia originally called New Scotland?

Yes, Nova Scotia was originally called New Scotland. The name "Nova Scotia" is a Latin translation of the Scottish Gaelic name "Alba Nuadh" (New Scotland). The name was first used by Scottish settlers in the 1620s, and it became the official name of the colony in 1625. The name "Nova Scotia" is still used today, although the province is often referred to simply as "Scotia".