The stories behind brand names are often fascinating journeys that reveal the creativity, inspiration, and unique perspectives of their creators.
The name 'Nike' is derived from the Greek goddess of victory, symbolizing speed, strength, and victory.
The name 'Google' is a play on the word 'googol', which refers to the number 1 followed by 100 zeros.
'Starbucks' was inspired by the novel 'Moby-Dick' to evoke the romance of the high seas and the seafaring tradition of coffee traders.
The brand's name was inspired by two of its original ingredients: coca leaves (which provide cocaine) and kola nuts (which provide caffeine).
The name 'Canon' was derived from the Japanese Goddess of Mercy, 'Kannon'.
The name 'Yahoo!' is an acronym for Yet Another Hierarchical Officious Oracle.
The name 'Pepsi' was derived from the pepsin enzyme, believed to aid digestion. The beverage was initially marketed as a digestive aid.
The name 'Volkswagen' means "people's car" in German to describe the affordable and accessible cars that they produced.