where "The Eagles" came by the name "The Eagles"?

Question

Did it come from Don Henley and the mascot of his almamter The Eagles of the U.N.T or N.T.S.U. Formally the University of North Texas now North Texas State University.

Answer 1

Inspired by the Byrds, who were a big influence on the Eagles. Their first name was Teen King and the Emergencies.