But, this legendary band wasnt originally meant to be called Bon Jovi.

In fact, they came very close to being called a completely different name.

So, how did they end up with the name Bon Jovi?

Bon-Jovi-performing-in-the-1908s.

Image via Ross Marino/Getty

This release began to gain even more traction, reaching bigger and more widespread markets.

Bon Jovi in a retro promo photo with Jon Bon Jovi in the middle with his arms out for the doc Thank You, Goodnight

Image via Hulu

Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story