The Toblerone name, its chocolate peaks and unmistakable pack are instantly recognized throughout the world. Toblerone originates from the chocolatier's family name, "Tobler," combined with "torrone," the Italian word for nougat. There are a great many legends about what inspired Toblerone's trademark triangular shape. Chocolate lovers around the world have always believed that Theodor Tobler drew inspiration from his mountainous homeland, and in particular the Matterhorn with its characteristic triangular shape.