20 programming languages that changed their original names

 

1. JavaScript (Originally: Mocha)

2. Python (Originally: Molder)

3. Java (Originally: Oak)

4. C++ (Originally: C with Classes)

5. Ruby (Originally: DLite)

6. PHP (Originally: Personal Home Page Tools)

7. Perl (Originally: Pearl)

8. Rust (Originally: Graydon)

9. Swift (Originally: Bob)

10. Kotlin (Originally: Jet)

11. ECMAScript (Originally: MochaScript)

12. TypeScript (Originally: Script#)

13. Go (Originally: Go Lang)

14. Scala (Originally: Scalable Language)

15. Julia (Originally: Cathy)

16. Haskell (Originally: ISWIM)

17. Lua (Originally: Lua Script)

18. Pascal (Originally: P-System)

19. Visual Basic (Originally: BASIC Interpreter)

20. Delphi (Originally: Turbo Pascal)

Other notable mentions:

C# (Originally: COOL)

 F# (Originally: FSharp)

TypeScript (Originally: Script#)

ActionScript (Originally: Flash Script)

Reasons for name changes:

1. Trademark issues

2. Rebranding

3. Expanded capabilities

4. Avoiding confusion

5. Reflecting language features

6. Merging with other languages

7. Changing language focus

8. Improving marketability

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