What was Instagram's original name?

Instagram's original name was "Burbn." It was developed by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, who initially conceived the app as a location-based social network for sharing photos and checking in at various locations. The name "Burbn" was inspired by Systrom's love for bourbon whiskey and the app's original focus on location-based features.

However, as development progressed, Systrom and Krieger decided to pivot the app's focus to photo-sharing, simplifying its features and streamlining its design. During this process, they also decided to change the name to "Instagram," a combination of "instant camera" and "telegram," reflecting the app's focus on instant photo sharing and communication.

Instagram was officially launched under its new name in October 2010, and it quickly gained popularity, eventually becoming one of the most widely used social media platforms in the world.