where did skittles candy get its name? ?

im doin a paper on skittles. (dont ask why) and i cant find ANY information on skittles candy, its really gay

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skittles_(confectionery)

but I’m not really sure about where the name came from. May something to do with the game Skittles?

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