Where did the Simpsons get their names?

United States
April 3, 2009 4:39pm CST
Somewhere I heard that the creator of the Simpsons did it on the spur of a moment and gave the main family characters the names of his personal family. Have you heard this. How would you feel if your child made you famous this way?
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• United States
5 Aug 10
Good question =] Maybe they just picked random names?
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• United States
16 Aug 10
I think the first answer is correct. I have heard it somewhere. It just made me laugh. One never knows what will happen when they have kids, especially if they are extremely creative and out-of-the-box.
• United States
3 Apr 09
I heard that Matt Groening named the characters after members of his family. Bart was an anagram for "brat" and referred to himself as a child.
• United States
3 Apr 09
Well since Bart is just a bit of a brat that would be funny! I can imagine the ribbing that takes place for his family member. Thank you for your response.
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
6 Apr 09
That might be fun!
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
13 Apr 09
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• United States
7 Apr 09
That might be fun as long as you aren't Homer!
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• Slovak Republic
3 Apr 09
dear sysdexkucwríter..I have just readed something about our favorite serial :D In 1987 it took only 2 minutes and then in 1989 it took longer and it was more famouse..The names of Simsons family are really names of creator´s family. His name was Matt Groening..Matt´s father name was Homer..his mum´s name was Marge..his sisters´s name were Lisa and Maggie..and name Bart arose from English world ´brat´ :D if I helped u..u can me write a mesage.. :D happy MyLotting :D
• United States
16 Aug 10
That is exactly what I had heard. Thank you for your answer.