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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