Here’s what 24 of the most popular brand names really mean

Monsanto is the middle name of the founder's wife.

Agrochemical company Monsanto was founded in 1901 by John F. Queeny. He named the business after his wife, Olga Monsanto Queeny. 

Verizon stems from the latin word Veritas, meaning "truth."

Verizon was the product of a merger between Bell Atlantic and GTE, both telecommunications companies. The name is a mix between the latin word "veritas" meaning "truth," and horizon, which is meant to signify that the brand is forward-looking. 

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