Where did Goo Goo Dolls get there name?

Answer 1

When the Goo Goo Dolls formed in the mid-80's, they called themselves 'The Sex Maggots'. A club owner wasn't able to promote the band under that name, so if the band wanted to keep the gig, they had to change their name. They had to find a new name quickly, so they chose the name Goo Goo Dolls when they saw an ad for a 'Goo Goo Doll' in a True Detective magazine. John Rzeznik, the band's lead singer, has often said that he hates the band's name, and that if he had had five more minutes, he would have chosen something better.

Answer 2

The Goo Goo Dolls got the band name from an ad in True Detective magazine. Someone that is looking for more information on the band Goo Goo Dolls can do so on the website Wikipedia.