C#

Any Idea why C# is named like this ( C- Sharp?), why not C-Hesh?

# is Sharp in musical notation, plus C Sharp sounds cooler than C Hesh.

I understand there is a strong reason for Microsoft to go for this notaion and name for C#. But I am unable to find it. Actually I need this for my article I am preparing on C#.

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