Questions tagged [named after]

Martino Fri Feb 28 2025 | 5 answers 827

I've always been curious about why Tesla, the electric car company, chose to name itself after Nikola Tesla. What is the connection between them? Is it because of his contributions to electricity and technology?

CryptoElite Wed Feb 19 2025 | 6 answers 1165

I've always been curious about the origin of the name 'Tesla'. I know it's a famous electric car company, but what exactly is it named after? Is it a person, a concept, or something else entirely?

ZenFlow Wed Nov 20 2024 | 5 answers 1177

I've always been curious about the origin of names, especially when it comes to plants. Mint, for instance, is a herb I often use in cooking and for its refreshing scent. But what exactly is mint named after? Is it derived from a person, a place, or some other interesting story?

CryptoEnthusiast Wed Nov 20 2024 | 6 answers 1499

I'm curious about the origin of the name 'crypto'. I want to know what it is named after and the reason behind its naming.

MountFujiView Wed Oct 16 2024 | 6 answers 1726

I'm curious about the origin of the name 'Leo' and want to know which God it is named after.