For more than three decades, Green Day has been a household name in rock music. But the origin of their name has a surprisingly explicit meaning that many fans are only just discovering.

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Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day performs at the Coachella Stage during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 19, 2025 in Indio, California. CREDIT: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images ...