Just in case you were all dying to know how the sportswear brand got its name. The name "adidas" dates back to 1948 and comes from the name of the company's founder, Adolf Dassler. By putting together his nickname "Adi" and the first letters of his surname, the name "adidas" was born. I just randomly come across it in the FAQ section of their website and thought to share. I'm such a sucker for . . .