Bluetooth, the short-range wireless connection technology, is named after Viking king Harald 'Bluetooth' Gormsson of Denmark. The name's origin is uncovered through a Reddit post where users question its oddity. Harald ruled in the late 10th century and was known for his role in unifying Denmark and promoting Christianity. His nickname possibly stemmed from a dead tooth. The Bluetooth symbol even incorporates his initials, cleverly linking modern technology with historical lore.
In a post on Reddit, one curious commenter asked: 'What is Bluetooth and why is it called Bluetooth? It's such an odd name for a pretty universal technology.'
The surprising name actually has nothing to do with the technology itself, and instead refers to the Viking king Harald 'Bluetooth' Gormsson of Denmark.
King Harald ruled over Denmark from around 958 to 985 AD after the assassination of the previous king, Harald Greycloak.
Translated from the runic Danish, its inscription reads: 'King Harald ordered these kumbls [stone monuments] made in memory of Gorm, his father, and in memory of Thyra, his mother.
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