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He wanted to use Mortimer Mouse.

But, His wife didn't like it so she suggested Mickey Mouse. :]

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Mortimer Mouse. His wife suggested Mickey Mouse would be a better name. There is a Mortimer Mouse, but, he's a less famous character.

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"Mortimer" was Walt Disney's original name for Mickey

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He wanted the name Mortimer first until his wife suggested Mickey.

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Walt Disney originally named Mickey Mouse "Mortimer Mouse" but his wife didn't like the name.

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