The White Stockings changed their name in 1890 to the Chicago Colts and again in 1898 to the Chicago Orphans until finally settling in 1903 with the name of the Chicago Cubs.
Initially known as the White Stockings, the team underwent several name changes over the years, including a stint as the Chicago Colts and later the Chicago Orphans, until they finally settled on the name Chicago Cubs in 1903.