Which linguistic technique did Kellogg's deliberately use when creating the name for their mascot 'Tony the Tiger'?

Brand mascots don't just represent companies visually—they often have carefully crafted linguistic identities too! These characters may speak with distinct accents, use signature catchphrases, or even have naming conventions that follow specific linguistic patterns. This trivia question explores how language science influences the creation and marketing of one of the world's most recognizable brand mascots.

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Reduplication (repeating similar sounds like in 'Tony Tiger')
Alliteration (repeated initial consonant sounds)
Onomatopoeia (naming based on the sound a tiger makes)
Morphological blending (combining 'tone' and 'tiger' to create 'Tony')