The Etymology of American Toy Manufacturer Mattel

The company Mattel is a portmanteau of Harold "Matt" Matson and Elliot Handler, the company's founders. The name was created by splitting both founders names into 2 equal parts, blending the sounds and combining their meaning (eg. the term “breakfast” and the term “lunch” converging to create “brunch”)...


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