Trivia

Fred and Wilma were originally supposed to be parents to a son named "Fred Flintstone Junior." This later changed to a daughter, "Wilma Flintstone Junior," and finally to their daughter being named Pebbles. Her name comes from Wilma's maiden name of Pebble. (Pebble + S = Pebbles). The S was added to Wilma Pebble's earlier days, as a damsel. Their son to-be did however appear in an early press release book, and in a Little Golden Book, "The Flintstones." However, this was changed from the cast before the series went into production. A big reason for having a daughter, instead of a son, had to do with merchandising. Girl dolls, for example Barbie, supposedly sell far better than boy dolls, for example G.I. Joe. Some list an approximate 60 to 1 ratio better. See more