How did Netflix get its name?

The name "Netflix" originated from a brainstorming session involving Marc Randolph and his team. They considered various names before settling on "Netflix," which is a blend of the words "net" (from Internet) and "flicks" (a casual term for movies). This name was chosen to symbolize the company's future direction towards online streaming, even though they started with DVD rentals by mail. The concept reflected their anticipation of eventually delivering content via the Internet, despite uncertainties about broadband capabilities and digital rights at the time 1.