From the intimate face that thanksgiving your morn cereal boxes to those recurring television persona whose full name calling we never seem to memorize , the world is full of fictional characters whose kisser are all too intimate — but whose names might be less well - know . You ’ve known many of these beloved characters for twelvemonth , but how well do you reallyknowthem ? Here ’s your opportunity to get better present .
1. Cap’n Crunch // Horatio Magellan Crunch
The friendly skipper of the S.S.Guppy — who was cook up by Jay Ward Productions in the early sixties and became the case of a cereal in 1963 — isHoratio Magellan Crunchto his friends .
2. The Pillsbury Doughboy // Poppin' Fresh
manufacture by copywriter Rudy Perz in 1965 , the Pillsbury Doughboy also goes by the name Poppin ' Fresh , " a nod to the merchandise ’s timber and freshness , " according to Pillsbury . Mr. Fresh has a married woman , Poppie Fresh , and they ’re the proud parent to two kid , Popper and Bun Bun . The crime syndicate cat and dog are name Biscuit and Flapjack .
3. The Quaker Oats Guy // Larry
That ’s not William Penn or Ben Franklin smirking at you from your container of oatmeal , as many multitude seem to think . The near people at Quaker Oats refer to him as “ Larry . ” In 2012 , Larry got a miniskirt - makeover in the form of a logotype refresh . His haircloth was trimmed , he lost a slight weight , and , accordingto Quaker , he acquired “ more effulgent hide from daily oatmeal mask . ”
4. Mrs. Butterworth // Joy Butterworth
Thanks to amarketing campaignin 2009 , Mrs. Butterworth was finally apply a first name : Joy , just like the feeling you experience when you sting into a stack of fond , fluffy pancakes .
5. Comic Book Guy // Jeff Albertson
Though an episode revealed Comic Book Guy ’s real name to be Jeff , Matt Groening had a dissimilar moniker in mind . " In my mind , ' Louis Lane ' was his name , and he was obsessed and tormented by Lois Lane , " Groeningtold MTVin 2003 .
6. Mom FromFuturama// Carol Miller
Though " Carol " is basically the mom - est name ever , Groening did a Reddit AMA in 2017 where headmittedthat writer Patric Verrone originally visit the evil CEO of Momcorp Edna after his own mother .
7. TheMonopolyPoliceman // Officer Edgar Mallory
The next time you set down on the “ Go Directly to Jail ” topographic point inMonopoly , you have Officer Edgar Mallory to blame . Accordingto Hasbro , that ’s the name of the cop who inhabits the space .
8. TheMonopolyInmate // Jake The Jailbird
You ’ll be fetch out of jail if you roll doubles or cough up the bail bond money , but poorJake the Jailbirdisn’t leave anytime presently .
9. The richMonopolyguy // Milburn Pennybags
And when you get that unexpected $ 10 windfall from coming in second stead in a beauty pageant , give thanks Rich Uncle Pennybags , who was originally named Milburn . Accordingto former Parker Brothers executivePhilip Orbanes , after Hasbro buy Parker Brothers they renamed him Mr. Monopoly . Orbanes also enjoin that the dapper gentleman once had a wife name Madge Pennybags .
10. Mr. Snuffleupagus // Aloysius Snuffleupagus
Big Bird ’s not - so - fanciful friendMr . Snuffleupagushas a not - so - imaginaryfirst name : Aloysius .
11. Guy Smiley // Bernie Liederkrantz
If you ever think " Guy Smiley " was too dapple - on of a name for a game show host , you were on to something : His “ real ” name isBernie Liederkrantz .
12. Peppermint Patty // Patricia Reichardt
In aPeanutscomic strip from January 15 , 1972 , Peppermint Pattyrevealsthat her material name is Patricia Reichardt .
13. Muted Trumpet Teacher // Miss Othmar
And that plaguey instructor who sounded suspiciously like a dull trumpet ? Her name wasMiss Othmar . She later got married and became Mrs. Hagemeyer , which poor Linus could never call back .
14. Mr. Clean // Veritably Clean
Those lucky enough to be on a first name basis with the follicle - challenged clean call him “ Veritably . ” The name was purportedly choose during a " Give Mr. Clean a First Name " promotion in 1962 . While that furtherance did survive , there ’s piffling grounds the name originate there — multiple newsprint in the following year observe that nothing seemed to have come from the competition . But by the eighties , the party was claiming that the contest chose the moniker Veritably .
15. Barbie // Barbara Millicent Roberts
With a mouthful of a name like " Barbara Millicent Roberts , " you’re able to see why the perpetually popular dame is well make love asBarbie . She wasnamedafter the girl of co - creators Ruth and Elliot Handler .
16. Ken // Ken Carson
Barbie ’s longtime making love and dude fashionista is namedKen Carson , also after Handler ’s issue . The real - life Barbie and Ken did n’t apprize the attention that came with being the dolly namesakes . In fact , Barbara Handler Segal ’s girl , Cheryl , never own a Barbie . Ken Handlerhas saidthat Barbie “ should care more about going to the beach . I wish she would work in a soup kitchen , but then she would never sell . ”
17. The Operation Patient // Cavity Sam
The perpetual patient in the gameOperationis an unfortunate fellow namedCavity Sam .
18. The Church Lady // Enid Strict
Dana Carvey ’s judgmental , backtalk - pursing , holy - than - M Church Lady has a name , which she at times referenced onChurch Chat — it ’s “ Enid Strict . ” Well is n’t that … appropriate .
19. Cookie Monster // Sid
During a 2004 sequence ofSesame Street , Cookie Monster admitted that before he became strung-out on baked goods , his name bang as Sid ; in 2010 , hetweetedthat it may have been Sidney .
20. The Man With The Yellow Hat // Ted Shackelford
In a deleted scenery from the 2006Curious Georgemovie , it was discover that The Man With the Yellow Hat is named Ted Shackleford . It may not depend since it was a deleted scene , but we thought you should know . Fun fact : Ted Shackelford is alsothe actorwho encounter Gary Ewing onKnots Landing .
21. Bic Pen Logo // Bic Boy
The little guy on the BIC logo has n’t been impale by a pen ; he ’s withstand it behind his back . And he has a name : It’sBIC Boy . Sorry if that ’s a letdown .
22. Twitter Logo // Larry Bird
The friendly blue wench over on Twitter goes by thenameof Larry . Larry … Bird .
23. Mr. Peanut // Bartholomew Richard Fitzgerald-Smythe
In 1916 , 14 - twelvemonth - old Antonio Gentile get in a Planter ’s Peanuts contest to make a mascot . His winning entrance was a rendering of the dapper leguminous plant we all know and love today . He alsosuggesteda name for his character : Bartholomew Richard Fitzgerald - Smythe .
24. The Michelin Man // Bibendum
25. Evil Queen // Grimhilde
For mostDisney fan , the malefic queen from Snow White has simply been known as just that . But thecomic strip adaptationrefers to the world ’s sorry stepmother as Queen Grimhilde . The same comic striptease has the Queen say “ Mirror Mirror on the Wall ” as opposed to the plastic film ’s “ Magic Mirror . ”
26. Jughead // Forsythe P. Jones Iii
You did n’t think Jughead ’s parents actually name him Jughead , did you ? Actually , what they named him is n’t really any less gonzo : Forsythe P. Jones III .
27. Moose // Marmaduke Mason
And there ’s a reason that that lughead , Moose , chose a short nickname — hisreal nameis Marmaduke Mason .
28. Mr. Whipple // George Whipple
Mr. Whipple , the poor grocer who so desperately want his client to leave the Charmin alone , went by the name ofGeorge . hale that .
29. Woody fromToy Story// Woody Pride
AccordingtoToy Story 3director Lee Unkrich , Woody fromToy Storyhas a last name : Pride .
30. Casper The Friendly Ghost // Casper Mcfadden
Though the comic books never specialize Casper ’s surname ( nor addressed how — of even if — he died ) , the 1995Caspermovie claim that the little ghost ’s family name was McFadden .
31. Geoffrey The Toys “R” Us Mascot // Dr. G. Raffe
Before he was merely Geoffrey , the Toys " universal gas constant " Us mascot wasknown asDr . G. Raffe .
32. Shaggy // Norville Rogers
Though “ Shaggy ” fits him better , the terrified ghost Orion ’s real name is actuallyNorville Rogers .
33. Scooby Doo // Scoobert
Scooby has a more right name as well : Scoobert — and that ’s Scoobert Doo , not Scoobert Doobert as has been rumored .
34. MacGyver // Angus MacGyver
Apparentlyan early press release proclaimed that MacGyver ’s first name was Stacey . His genuine name , Angus , was revealed during the final time of year , but the story behind it is n’t too complex : Richard Dean Anderson get wind it on a streamer in Vancouver and paint a picture it .
35. B.A. Baracus // Bosco Albert Baracus
ThisA - Teamcharacter may have claimed the " B.A. " was for " uncollectible attitude , " but it was really forBosco Albert .
36. Turtle fromEntourage// Salvatore Assante
Jeopardy!claimed it was Salvatore Vacara , but Turtle himself , Jerry Ferrara , tweeted otherwise .
37. Wilson fromHome Improvement// Wilson W. Wilson Jr.
Thealliteratively namedneighbor also had a niece , Willow Wilson .
38. Bull Shannon // Nostradamus Shannon
Though " Nostradamus " lends itself to all kinds of interesting nicknames , Bull Shannon fromNight Courtwas so - called because when his mother found out she was meaning , she said , " Bull ! "
39. Boomhauer fromKing Of The Hill// Jeffrey Dexter Boomhauer III
Boomhauer ’s first name is n’t the only scandalous revelation about Hank Hill ’s forever indecipherable friend — he ’s also a Texas Ranger .
40. The Skipper fromGilligan’s Island// Jonas Grumby
The real name of the proprietor of the S.S. Minnow wasJonas Grumby .
41. The Professor FromGilligan’s Island// Roy Hinkley
too , the prof had a veridical name : Roy Hinkley .
42. Lt. Columbo // Frank Columbo
According to the name on his constabulary badge , Lt . Columbo ’s name was Frank . Though a few sources describe that his name is Philip , that ’s not genuine . The faux sobriquet look as a copyright hole inThe Trivia Encyclopedia . WhenTrivial Pursuitlater reprinted the false answer to the question , the author ofThe Trivia Encyclopediaknew they had used selective information from his book and action . The court ruled in favour ofTrivial Pursuit , saying that facts — even sham single — can’t be copyrighted .
