Reebok does not technically have a full form as it's derived from a word, not an abbreviation. The name "Reebok" comes from the Afrikaans word for the grey rhebok, a type of African antelope.
Here's how the name originated:
- In 1958, Jeff and Joe Foster, grandsons of the founder of J.W. Foster and Sons, formed a companion company named "Reebok."
- Joe Foster found the name "Reebok" in a dictionary he won in a sprint race as a boy.
- The name appealed to them because of its association with speed and agility, reflecting the athletic footwear they aimed to produce.
Therefore, while "Reebok" isn't an acronym, its etymology is rooted in the name of an African antelope.
