Why is dr.pepper named dr.pepper?

Question

why is dr.pepper named dr.pepper?

or sprite,

pepsi

fanta

mountain dew.

why are they named those names?

Answer 1

The gentleman who invented the Dr. Pepper syrup named it after one of the local physicians in town, somewhere in Texas I believe, and his name was Charles Pepper or something very close to that.

Answer 2

they have to be named SOMETHING dont they? unless you know..."carbonated water with sugar and artificial flavor and caffeine" sounds any better...

Answer 3

"A pharmacist named Charles Alderton created Dr. Pepper in 1885. Alderton worked at a drugstore in Waco, Texas owned by Wade Morrison. Legend has it that Morrison named it "Dr. Pepper" after the father of a young girl he was once in love with."