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Benefits September 6, 2011
TUESDAY TRIVIA: From Where Did "Barbie" Get Her Name?
September 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The full name of the first Barbie doll was Barbie Millicent Roberts, from Willows, Wisconsin.
Reported by Nevin E. Adams
Where did the name “Barbie” come from?
Answer: Ruth and Elliott Handler, the founders of Mattel, named the doll after their daughter Barbara (now Barbara Handler Segal).
What about Ken? Was “he” named after a real person?
Was "Ken" named after a real person?
Answer: Yes.
He was named after Barbara’s brother Ken Handler. Ken Dolls full name is Ken Carson, btw.
Last question – who is taller, Ken or Barbie?
Last question – who is taller, Ken or Barbie?
Answer: Ken
Ken stands 12” tall, 1⁄2” taller than Barbie.
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