How Was "Oakley" Named?

From Wikipedia:

Oakley is an eyewear company known mostly for their high end sunglasses and ski goggles. They also make watches, clothing, bags, backpacks, shoes, prescription glasses and other accessories. Their headquarters in the USA is in Foothill Ranch, CA and Letchworth, Hertfordshire in the UK.

Oakley's current chairman is Jim Jannard, who owns approximately 68% of the outstanding shares (2006), and reputedly named the company after his English setter Oakley.

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