From what I have researched it appears a cook/chef back in the day, down South is said to have given the name hush puppy to this tasty Bon-Bon. While she was frying a batch of catfish and croquettes, her puppy began to bark at her during the cooking process. I can attest to this as my 2 pups were right by my side waiting for a taste as well. To keep her furry friend quiet, she gave it a plateful of the croquettes and said, “hush puppy.” Since then the name stuck for these charming little dessert bon-bons.