Why poms called poms

The English word pom-pom came about in the 18th century from the French word pompon, which referred to a small decorative ball made of fur, feathers, ribbon. 23 dic. And why is it deemed an acceptable name to call oneself, whereas Pom is not? Naturally, I assumed the answer was to be found on the internet. As thousands of England's Barmy Army cricket fans gear up for the start of the second Ashes Test today, a British expatriate group is calling for the word Pom.