Is cereal named after a person?

That's a fun question! While there are many cereals with catchy names, it's unlikely that any of them were directly named after a person.

Here's why:

* Brand names are often chosen for their marketing appeal. They aim to be memorable, evocative, and relate to the product's taste or ingredients.

* Many cereals have names related to their ingredients or concept. For example, "Fruit Loops" describes the shape and flavor, "Cheerios" evokes cheerfulness and the shape of the cereal, and "Frosted Flakes" highlights the key ingredient.

However, there might be some exceptions!

* Some cereals have names inspired by historical figures or fictional characters. For example, "Cap'n Crunch" is a fictional character.

* It's possible that a cereal was named after a specific person, but this is not widely known. This could be a founder of the company, a close associate, or someone who inspired the product.

Do you have a specific cereal in mind? If you tell me the name, I can research if there is any information about its origin.