Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

---

HELP SUPPORT NAME EXPLAIN ON PATREON: patreon.com/nameexplain
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/nameexplainyt
FACEBOOK GROUP: facebook.com/groups/248812236869988
THREADS: threads.net/@nameexplainyt
BOOK: bit.ly/originofnames
MERCH: teespring.com/stores/name-explain

Thank you to all my Patrons for supporting the channel!

SOURCES & FURTHER READING
IMDB’s Top 250 TV Shows: imdb.com/chart/toptv
Breaking Bad Name Origin: faroutmagazine.co.uk/vince-gilligan-meaning-of-breaking-bad
The Wire Name Origin: web.archive.org/web/20061004221322/http://dir.salon.com/story/ent/feature/2004/10/01/the_wire/index.html?pn=1
Fullmetal Alchemist Name Origin: quora.com/Why-is-Edward-Elric-known-as-called-as-Fullmetal-Alchemist
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia Name Origin: youtube.com/watch?v=kL9gJmtanfs&ab_channel=TheAlwaysSunnyPodcast
Monty Python’s Dying Circus Name Origin: montypython.fandom.com/wiki/Monty_Python
Curb Your Enthusiasm Name Origin: nytimes.com/2000/07/16/style/the-great-and-wonderful-wizard-of-odds.html
Black Mirror Name Origin: screenrant.com/black-mirror-show-title-meaning-explained
Fleabag Name Origin: stylist.co.uk/people/fleabag-phoebe-waller-bridge-stage-show-amazon-prime/379039
Arrested Development Name Origin: kindness-compassion-and-coaching.com/mental-health/arrested-development-psychology
Doctor Who Name Origin: cbr.com/doctor-who-the-doctor-originally-called-doctor-who