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During a train ride in 1928, Walt revealed to his wife a new animated character, whom he called "Mortimer Mouse". Lillian suggested that he rename his character "Mickey Mouse", a name which has since become synonymous with the Disney brand.
Lillian Disney was the wife of American animator, producer, and entrepreneur, Walt Disney, and is considered to have been the sounding board for all of his ideas: big or small. She holds the credit of giving name to the most famous ‘mouse’ and a lot of other advices that have shaped the 130-billion-dollar company the world knows today.
Feb 15, 2014 · Lillian is credited with having named the most famous mouse, Mickey. It was during a train trip from New York to California in 1928. Walt showed a drawing of the cartoon mouse to his wife and told her that he was going to name it “Mortimer Mouse.”
Lillian is credited with having named her husband's famous character, Mickey Mouse, during a train trip from New York to California in 1928. Walt showed a drawing of the cartoon mouse to his wife and told her that he was going to name it "Mortimer Mouse."
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During a train ride in 1928, Walt revealed to his wife a new animated character, whom he called "Mortimer Mouse". Lillian suggested that he rename his character "Mickey Mouse", a name which has since become synonymous with the Disney brand.
At first, the cartoon mouse was known as Mortimer, but Walt’s wife Lillian said the name was too “sissy”. And so, Mickey was born. Mickey became a merchandising sensation. In 1928, Mickey ...
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Mar 7, 2006 · Lillian was credited as having named Mickey Mouse, when on a train ride with Walt from New York to Los Angeles. Following Walt’s death, Lillian remarried three years later to John Truyens, only to be widowed again in 1981 when she reverted back to using the “Disney” last name.
