People are only just realising what Led Zeppelin actually means People are only just realising what the meaning behind Led Zeppelin's name is – and what the band were called before hitting the big time.
Thus, the name "Led Zeppelin" was born, symbolizing something heavy (like lead) and able to soar (like a zeppelin airship).
Some fans of the group took to Reddit to reveal they are just realising what the name of the band means, and why they dropped one letter from their name before hitting it big.
Led Zeppelin got its name as a result of a humorous comment that came out of a conversation about the band's potential success.
Name aside, there's no doubt that Led Zeppelin are one of the most successful British rock bands of all time.
