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I know this is a joke, but for anyone wondering, it was named by scientists and doctors... They don't just make shit up for naming things like this.
Factually there is a measure of deficit to the ability for people with this issue, to maintain the focus of their attention on any particular thing, in a normal fashion. Normal being that neurotypical people can choose what they focus their attention on, and don't really have any trouble doing that.
The hyperactivity part, I believe is more about the physiological effects in the brain for people with the disorder. I'm not a doctor, but I believe one of the main characteristics of ADHD, is that dopamine receptors are hyperactive, leading to a deficiency of dopamine (and/or other signaling chemicals) in the brain. This can cause depression, anxiety... The list goes on.
So yeah. ADHD.
I dunno for sure. I'm just some guy with ADHD.