What was the Rockettes original name?

And the answer is ...

d) The Rockets

When the now-famous dance troupe was founded, they were christened "the Misourri Rockets." Coincidentally, when the troupe moved to New York, their first home was in the old Roxy Theatre, so the group's name was tweaked to "The Roxyettes." When they finally settled now in their current Radio City location, a compromise was made, and the "Rockettes" were born.