Tag Archives: origins of names
06
Jan
how did they get the name pickleball
The quirky name “pickleball” has a playful origin. It is said to stem from the family dog of one of the sport’s founders, who was named Pickles. Alternatively, the term may refer to the game’s mixed bag of elements, mirroring a “pickle” of various sports.
04
Dec
why is pickleball called pickleball
Pickleball’s quirky name stems from a playful mix of origins. One theory attributes it to the family dog of co-creator Joel Pritchard, named Pickles, who would chase balls around the court. Others claim the name reflects the sport’s “pickled” mix of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong.