The secret behind their names and logos

How 17 famous companies got their quirky names

Have you ever wondered how today's famous companies got their names? Because of their success, these company names are very familiar to us, but most of them have hidden meanings behind their peculiar names. LEGO, for example, is the combination of two Danish words that translate into "play well."

From the Silly to Sublime: 7 Tech Company Naming Trends

'Silicon Valley' poked fun at the dumbest naming trends in the tech world last night. Here's the best and the worst startup names.

The true meaning behind 35 top brand names

Creating a strong brand identity is an integral aspect of any consumer business, and a large part of any brand identity lies in its name. While many brands are simply named after their founders, others have more interesting origins. Some brand names take inspiration from ancient mythology, some are completely made-up, and some arrive in the world out of pure luck.

16 Founder Stories Behind Famous Companies

Some of the largest companies in the world emerged from circumstances most people don't know about or would even expect. Whether spurred by sweaty armpits, morphine addictions or just plain anger, these 16 founders built their empires through what turned out to be some rather lucrative motivations.

How Famous Companies Got Their Names?

You see these big company names each and every day, but do you know what they actually mean? In order to help you fill this gap of knowledge, we made a visual list of famous company name etymologies.

19 famous companies that had different names

As they say: It's all in the name. In many cases, a brand's name can make or break it. Did you know that many household-name companies actually started out with completely different names? Here's a list of some of the biggest brands you may not have known any other way.

The hidden meanings behind 50 of the world's most recognizable logos - Learn

Logos are everywhere. On the clothes we wear, on the phones we use, and on the food we buy- we're surrounded. Some logos are incredibly straightforward - a letterform or a pictorial representation - and some are more complex. Many of us don't even consider what these logos mean beyond the point that they represent some of our favorite brands.

The Shocking Secrets Behind Tech Company Names Are Finally Revealed

Whenever we're buying a gadget or using a tech service, we are buying into that brand. For many tech companies, one of the most important aspects of the brand is the actual name of the company. Compared to other industries, tech companies have some weird and crazy names.

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of These Famous Brand and Company Names

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