What does the winged B in the Bentley emblem stand for?

The winged B in the Bentley emblem stands for Bentley, the luxury car marque founded by W. O. Bentley.

Bentley’s badge combines a capital B with stylized wings, linking the company’s identity to speed, aviation, and grand touring. The number of feathers on each side has varied between models and eras, so counting the wings is not a reliable way to identify a particular Bentley. The central letter is the consistent defining element.

W. O. Bentley established Bentley Motors in 1919, and the marque became especially famous for endurance racing success at Le Mans during the 1920s. Rolls-Royce acquired Bentley in 1931, and Volkswagen later acquired the brand in 1998. Despite those ownership changes, the winged B has remained Bentley’s best-known emblem.