Nickelodeon fans just realising what TV channel's name means 47 years later

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Nickelodeon has been a staple in children's entertainment since the 1970s, but many fans are only just discovering the origins of the channel's name.A subsidiary of Paramount Global, the US television network is renowned for its beloved programmes for children aged two to 17.

The concept was initially developed by educator Dr Vivian Horner, who created Nickelodeon's first series – Pinwheel – which premiered on 1 December, 1977.Over the years, popular shows have included All That, Rugrats, SpongeBob SquarePants, Hey Arnold!, The Amanda Show, Kenan and Kel, Clarissa Explains It All, Drake and Josh, Doug, and iCarly. READ MORE: Christmas party game with red cups is fun for all the family and has simple rules READ MORE: Four-ingredient Terry's Chocolate Orange toast pie recipe is perfect for Christmas Despite its widespread popularity, some social media users still don't know where the unusual name of the channel came from, with one Quora user inquiring, "What was/is a 'Nickelodeon'?"Although the name Nickelodeon is now closely tied to children's television, it has its roots in theatre history.

Screen Rant writes: "Contrary to what many believe, 'Nickelodeon' is not a made-up word for the network, but a theatre from the early 1900s."Nickelodeons were the first type of indoor exhibition spaces dedicated to showing motion pictures and took their name from the admission cost (five cents, or a nickel) and the ancient Greek word 'odeion', which refers to a roofed-over theatre." Sandy Kavanaugh is credited with coining the name after Dr Horner asked colleagues to share their suggestions.

In a 2013 interview, Kavanaugh revealed she wasn't entirely sold on the name, saying: "I wasn't thrilled with 'Nickelodeon.' It was whimsical