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    How did the famous Ken doll, boyfriend of Barbie, receive his name?

    Question #102337. Asked by star_gazer. (Jan 14 09 11:29 PM)


    askelon

    		Ken was named Ken Carson aka Kendall Andrew Carson.
    Known associates:
    Barbara "Barbie" Millicent Roberts
    -Girlfriend, 1961-2004
    -separated, 2004-2006
    -Girlfriend, 2006-present

    : Allan "Alan" Sherwood
    -Best friend, 1963-present

    The names for Ken and Barbie were adopted from the life of Ruth Handler, the original designer of Barbie and co-founder of Mattel.
    Ruth had a daughter named Barbara and a son named Ken.

    Jan 15 09, 12:04 AM

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