If you’ve seen our article on 25 famous logos with hidden images, then you’re aware that companies like having fun with their names and logos. But where do they get the ideas in the first place? Pay attention because when you get around to starting your own Fortune 500 Company, you’ll probably be interested in knowing how these 25 True Stories Behind Company Names.
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7 Eleven
In 1946, it changed its name from U-Tote’m to 7-11 after the new store hours of 7 AM to 11 PM went into effect.
This famous company name comes from the Japanese name “Nintendou.” Roughly translated “Nin” means “entrusted” and “ten-dou” means “heaven.” In other words, it means “Leave luck to heaven.”
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Pepsi
The Pepsi founders were evidently a bit nerdy. The name of their world famous product is derived from the digestive enzyme pepsin.
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Atari
Atari is taken from a Japanese word used in the game “Go” that signals when an opponent’s pieces are in danger of being captured. This is much like the word “check” is used in chess.
Source: https://kotaku.com/nintendo-probably-doesnt-mean-what-you-think-it-does-5649625 
Source: https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-nabisco-1991760 
