Bluetooth has become synonymous with modern wireless connectivity, but the ability to blast your playlist through your wireless earbuds isn't the only thing that’s special about this technology. Bluetooth's name originates from the famous Danish King Harald Gormsson, best known for uniting Denmark and Norway in 958 … and for a dead tooth in his mouth that took on a bluish tint, earning him the nickname “Bluetooth.” The nickname was at first a temporary moniker for Bluetooth technology, which Intel leader Jim Kardach reportedly said stood for the company's intent to "unite PC and cellular industries with a short-range wireless link," just like King Harald united Denmark and Norway. However, the nickname stuck, and Bluetooth is now a predominant player in the field of wireless technology. Another fun fact: The symbol for Bluetooth was actually developed from two Norse runes — the Younger Futhark runes (Hagall) (ᚼ) and (Bjarkan) (ᛒ) — which were King Harald's initials.
Source: Bluetooth | Date Updated:April 27, 2021