How did Uranus get its name? The name was suggested by the astronomer who classified it as a planet, Johann Elert Bode. Sir Bode named it after the Greek god of the sky and this was accepted by scientists. But did you know, Uranus could've been called Georgium Sidus today? William Herschel, the man who first discovered this celestial body, proposed this name to honor his patron, King George III. Georgium Sidus is the Latin word for George's Star. However, as Uranus was confirmed to be a planet, this name hasn't received much support from the community of astronomers. 

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Source: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/uranus/overview/