Thompson's goddaughter, Liza Minnelli, has been cited as a possible model for Eloise, as has the author herself. The illustrator said that the image for Eloise was based on a painting that his mother, Katherine Sturges Dodge, did in the 1930s. 1 Books 1.1 Original. 1.2 Subsequent.
Best Answer: First off all, that's very gay. The reason he is called the Black Mamba is because like the snake, Kobe's strike is deadly. The black mamba is one of the worlds most deadliest snakes. Kobe Bryant is the NBA's most deadliest player.
Facebook Twitter Google+ Email. Kobe Bryant's catchy name and flashy basketball moves inspired thousands of little namesakes when he was winning championships with the Lakers. For what it's worth, Bryant's parents reportedly chose the name from a dinner menu: Kobe is a top-quality Japanese beef.The spelling Coby is occasionally heard as a nickname for Jacob. From The Baby Name Wizard by Laura Wattenberg.or what it's worth, Bryant's parents reportedly chose the name from a dinner menu: Kobe is a top-quality Japanese beef. The spelling Coby is occasionally heard as a nickname for Jacob.