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15 Wild Facts About the Titanic You Definitely Didn’t Learn in School

Trista July 6, 2025 7 min

15. The Titanic Was Almost Called Something Else

titanic paperboy crop — Colorised photo of Ned Parfett, best known as the “Titanic paperboy”, holding a large newspaper banner advert about the sinking, standing outside the White Star Line offices at Oceanic House on Cockspur Street near Trafalgar Square in London SW1, April 16, 1912. Source: Wikipedia

Before it became a legend, the Titanic was simply known as “Number 401” during its construction. The shipbuilders even considered naming her “Gigantic” to emphasize her scale, but ultimately chose Titanic—a name meant to evoke awe and grandeur. These hidden details remind us that the Titanic’s story is richer and more surprising than most history books reveal. Curious for more? Dive deeper and keep exploring the untold stories behind the world’s most famous ship. Learn more at Encyclopedia Titanica

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