How did The Beatles get their name? @WordsUnravelled

How did The Beatles get their name? @WordsUnravelled

Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

On a recent episode of Words Unravelled, Rob explains to Jess how John Lennon landed on The Beatles as the name of the iconic rock quartet.

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How did The Beatles get their name?