Naming Stories

Are you fascinated with naming stories? How names came to be? The joys, heartaches and other emotions behind the scenes?

We love those little snippets and color commentary. You see a taste of these with many of the Name Critic's choices, but here you can read a longer story. It may or may not have anything to do with the brand itself.

Care to write us and share (or request) your favorites? But no telling stories out of school!

See also Big Brand Name Origins and Famous Name Changes and Hollywood Name Changes.

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Plus see Naming articles knowledge base for many articles on naming.

Do you know how these names came about? Complete Name Background Stories.

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See also Name Awards A regular naming blog with daily updates from the world of naming.