While I've been a fan of Starbucks coffee for many years, I recently realized I didn't know if someone just made the word up or if there was a story behind it. A story it is. Terry Heckler, a business partner of theirs, thought the name should begin with the strong "st" sound and they began compiling a list of words and initially chose "Starbo", a western mining town they saw on an old map. "Starbo" kicked in memory of Herman Melville's classic book "Moby Dick" and the chief mate's name, "Starbuck". The founders thought "Starbucks" relayed a sense of adventure, their Northwest origins, and a nautical theme.
https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/how-did-starbucks-get-its-name-the-real-story-might-surprise-you
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