9 Facts about Jeff Bezos Posted on November 22, 2015November 7, 2026 by TFE Times Amazon.com was very nearly called “Cadabra,” as in “abracadabra.” Founder Jeff Bezos rapidly re-conceptualized the name when his lawyer misheard the word as “cadaver.” Related Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9