By Anshika Verma26, Jun 2024 06:00 PMjagranjosh.com
Subway
In its early years, Subway went by the name Pete's Super Submarines. However, because customers had trouble pronouncing the name, it was altered to Subway in 1968.
Apple
Apple Computers was the company's original name when it was established in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Ronald Wayne, and Steve Wozniak. But it changed its name to Apple in 2007.
Netflix
In 2011, Netflix attempted to divide its business into two: Netflix would offer streaming services, while Qwikster would be the name of its DVD-by-mail service.
Nike
The business was initially established as a distributor of running shoes. The business debuted the Nike shoe brand. In 1978, the business changed its name to Nike.
Pepsi-Cola
In 1893, Caleb Bradham established Pepsi-Cola. He gave the business the name Brad's Drink in honor of himself. The business changed its name to Pepsi-Cola in 1898.
Google
Google changed its name to Alphabet in 2015 to serve as a holding company for all of its other operations.
Meta
The massive social media platform Facebook made news in 2021 when it changed its name to Meta. The Facebook app still goes by its original name.