How did the i love Lucy get its name?

The name "I Love Lucy" was suggested by Jess Oppenheimer, one of the show's head writers. He and fellow writers Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll Jr. had initially wanted to title the show "My Favorite Husband" after the radio program on which it was based. This title could not be used, however, because Lucille Ball's real-life husband, Desi Arnaz, had already starred in the film version of "My Favorite Husband" and was contractually prohibited from appearing in a film with a similar title.

Oppenheimer suggested the name "I Love Lucy" as an alternative, and the cast and crew immediately liked it. The title was fitting because it not only reflected the show's central relationship between Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, but also captured the public's growing affection for Lucille Ball herself.

The name "I Love Lucy" has become one of the most iconic and recognizable titles in television history, and it has come to represent the show's enduring legacy and popularity.