Who is Barbie?

The name Barbie comes from Ruth Handler's daughter, Barbara. When thinking of a name Ruth wanted Barbie to be called Babs, which was Barbara's nickname. But the name was taken. As well as the names, Barb and Barbara. But Barbie was available so that was the name they chose.

Barbara is the young girl on the bottom right.

             Guess who Ken is named after? Ruth's son Kenneth. He is seated to the left of Barbara.

Ruth Handler with Barbies.