The name Kit Kat is derived from the Kit Kat Club, an 18th-century London club popular with the elite.
Here's a bit more detail on the origin:
- The Kit Kat Club: This club was a prominent social gathering place for politically and culturally influential individuals in 18th-century London.
- Early Confectionery: The name "Kit Kat" was initially used by a London baker in the 17th century for a type of meat pie.
- Rowntree's Adoption: In 1911, Rowntree's, a confectionery company based in York, England, registered the names "Kit Cat" and "Kit Kat."
- The Chocolate Bar: The four-finger chocolate bar we know today was introduced in 1935 as the "Rowntree's Chocolate Crisp," which was later renamed Kit Kat. The name was likely inspired by the earlier uses of "Kit Kat," connecting it to a sense of British culture and history.
Therefore, while not directly named after the club in the sense of an official endorsement or partnership, the candy brand adopted the name "Kit Kat" which was inspired by the famous and fashionable Kit Kat Club.
