Named & Explained
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Brands
100

A famously flood-resistant name meaning ‘peaceful rest.’

Noah

100

Haven Wray; December 5, 2025

Stanford

100

It’s Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski’s favorite drink!

White Russian

100

This brand’s name was chosen because its founder thought the letter ‘L’ sounded funny when spoken by non-native English speakers.

Lululemon

200

This name literally means ‘princess’ in Hebrew.

Sara

200

Meredith; St. Patrick’s Day, 2025

Dublin

200

This whiskey-based cocktail was invented in 1880’s Chicago and traditionally has three ingredients

Old Fashioned

200

This Southern California brand blends surf, fitness, and everyday comfort into one aesthetic.

Vouri

300

This name comes from the Irish ‘Caoimhín,’ meaning gentle or kind.

Kevin

300

Kevin; November 28, 2025

Tuscon

300

It’s the three ingredients to a London Mule!

Gin, Ginger beer, lime juice

300

Often praised for comfort over hype — but somehow became trendy anyway.

New Balance

400

This name comes from an Old English word for ‘badger.’

Brock

400

Brock; June 24, 2024

Omaha

400

These are two vodka-based cocktails named after tools

Screwdriver, Icepick

400

**DAILY DOUBLE**

This brand’s founder revolutionized flat-top luggage so it could stack easily.

Louis Vuitton

500

This name has roots connected to purity or flowers.

Savanna

500

Davis; September 9, 2025

Blandings

500

It’s the city that invented the Sazerac!

New Orleans

500

Founded by Christian ___ in 1946.

Dior