Have you ever wondered how today’s famous companies got their names? Because of their success, these company names are very familiar to us, but most of them have hidden meanings behind their peculiar names. LEGO, for example, is the combination of two Danish words that translate into “play well.” Business Insider tracked down the etymologies of 17 of the world’s largest and most oddly named companies. You’ll find that each of their names has a fascinating origin story. See Also: 10 of the most obscure words only expert Scrabble players know The 20 best schools to go to if you're obsessed with college football How your birth order predicts the rest of your life Click here to visit Business Insider