THEY'RE one of the most popular chocolate biscuit snacks in the world.
But have you ever wondered just where Kit Kats got their name from?
And would they be as popular if they were still sold under their original name?
In fact, Kit Kats were actually invented by British company Rowntree's, and were first sold under the name Rowntree's Chocolate Crisp.
Two years later, in 1937, it was renamed the Kit Kat Chocolate Crisp, before becoming just Kit Kat after the Second World War.
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While there are multiple theories as to where the name Kit Kat came from, according to Nestle - who bought Rowntree's in 1988 - the name first appeared on a box of chocolates Rowntree's made in the 1920s.
According to historians, numerous men who worked for Rowntree's attended London's Kit Cat Club - a venue frequented by mostly influential writers and politicians.
The club got its name from Christopher Catling, the owner of a pie shop in Shire Lane - where the club held its first meetings.
Catling is also said to have made meat pies for the club members, which he affectionately called Kit-Cats.
Rowntree's later included the Kit-Cat chocolate in a boxed assortment, and trademarked the name in 1911.
One of the first advertisements for Kit Kats featured an image of Catling.
Indeed, one of the first posters for the Kit Kat featured an image of Catling.
People were quick to comment on the name discovery, with one writing: "
"I discovered Kit Kat while staying in UK....Now, I love having a break with a Kit Kat (best at work)!" one wrote.
"Loved Kit-Kat in the 60's and have rediscovered that they do not taste the same today," another added.
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