text: Another common misconception is that Kermit was named for Kermit Love , who worked with Henson in designing and constructing Muppets , particularly on Sesame Street . But Love 's association with Henson did not begin until well after Kermit 's creation , and he always denied any connection between his name and that of the character .
simplified: Kermit was Henson 's trademark fictional character .