Facebook, the social networking service company that started in 2004, could be called something else in the near future. The Verge reported that a source with direct knowledge of the matter relayed the potential name change of the company. 

Reportedly, this rebranding is intended to reflect Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s intention to build a metaverse – a perceived virtual universe. Zuckerberg spoke earlier this year about transitioning the company from being primarily known as social media to becoming a metaverse of connected social apps.

The new structure of Facebook would parallel that of Google and its parent company Alphabet. In 2015, Google became a subsidiary of Alphabet. This parent company endowed Google with the capacity to become a technology conglomerate rather than remaining as a search engine.

The announcement that Facebook’s name could be changing led to a variety of tweets about the topic from the public. 

Dear Facebook:

We've received your request to change your name. However, due to our real names policy, you will first need to fax us a copy of your court order and new driver's license….

— Ina Fried (@inafried) October 20, 2021

If a company changes its name in the metaverse, can you still hear it undermining democracy?https://t.co/aJs1R17rF0

— Sue (a/k/a Dr.) Halpern (@suehalpernVT) October 20, 2021

??? this won’t save Facebook https://t.co/OzGRz7eGJS

— ❌Tyler Durden ? ❌ (@azrael2600) October 20, 2021

Rather than fix the problem that is killing young women and children who are being bullied @Facebook is simply going to change their name and re-brand.

Everything we put in this video is tragically true.pic.twitter.com/CdgJds84Ww

— Don Winslow (@donwinslow) October 20, 2021

A Facebook spokesperson has not yet commented on the potential name change. It is anticipated that Zuckerberg will discuss this topic at the company’s annual Connect conference on October 28th.