Today, Richard Branson is one of the most successful businessmen in the world and the owner of a huge conglomerate of companies from recording companies to airlines. The unusual name for this future brand was made up by accident. During one of the parties he went to, some girl suggested that Richard name his company Virgin (he wasn’t sure if she was serious or joking). But he went for it and gave his company the extravagant name. It’s believed that decisiveness and courage helped Branson build his true empire.