How did the Pringles logo character get his first name Julius?

The Pringles logo is a cartoon caricature of the head of a male figure, officially known as Julius Pringles. It was designed by Louis R. Dixon, with a large mustache and parted bangs. The character has undergone several changes through the years.

The mascot's name originated with a Wikipedia hoax. In 2006, an editor inserted the then-hoax 'Julius' into the Pringles Wikipedia article, which was then picked up by news outlets. The editors supported and promoted their claim through creating a Facebook page to raise awareness of Julius Pringles being his name. Prior to this the mascot was officially known only as "Mr. P", no first name. By 2013, the name had spread and Kellogg formally acknowledged Julius Pringles.

Pringles is an American brand of stackable potato-based chips invented by Procter & Gamble in 1968 and marketed as "Pringle's Newfangled Potato Chips". The brand was sold in 2012 to Kellogg's. As of 2011, Pringles were sold in more than 140 countries.