Category Archives: Company Name Etymology

Under Armour

Brand Name Under Armour 1995 Preferred Etymology | Origin Created by founder Kevin Plank’s older brother, Bill Plank Citation | Reference “Plank wanted to name the company Heart, but that was too common. Then he thought of Body Armour. Finally, … Continue reading

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Kodak

Brand Name Kodak 1888 Preferred Etymology | Origin Coined by George Eastman Folk Etymology | Alternative Theories Kodak, Tennessee Kodiak, Alaska Kodok, Sudan NoDak (North Dakota) Citation | Reference “Philologically, the word Kodak is as meaningless as a child’s first … Continue reading

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