Starbucks is the name of a coffee shop that is inspired by the novel Moby-Dick by Herman Melville. The name was chosen by one of the founders of the company, Gordon Bowker, who was a fan of the novel.
The name is also related to maritime history and coffee, which is in line with the vision and mission of the company. Starbucks has become one of the largest and most popular coffee brands in the world, while still respecting the novel that is the source of its name.
