How did the popsicle get its name?

The popsicle got its name from its creator, Frank Epperson, who invented it in 1905 when he accidentally left a cup of flavored soda with a stirring stick outside on a cold night. The mixture froze, and he later enjoyed the frozen treat. In 1923, he patented the idea and initially called it the "Epsicle," but his children began referring to it as "popsicle," which eventually became the official name.