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mattireland · Jan 6th, 2008, 11:55 AM

Oh right. Thanks guys this was really helpful!

I could try the animals or planets and thanks for that long, lengthy reply - milot - that was very helpful too!

Thanks again,

Matt. I

milot · Jan 6th, 2008, 7:09 PM

Thanks Matt, you're welcome

King · Jan 6th, 2008, 8:42 PM

I always append "5000" to my application names. For example, I made a calendar application, so I called it "Calendar 5000". And when you read the name you have to put emphasis on the "5000"... makes it sound cooler. I probably have 20 apps that follow this naming convention. Don't steal my idea though... use a different number... such as 6000.

Sane · Jan 6th, 2008, 9:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King

I always append "5000" to my application names. For example, I made a calendar application, so I called it "Calendar 5000". And when you read the name you have to put emphasis on the "5000"... makes it sound cooler. I probably have 20 apps that follow this naming convention. Don't steal my idea though... use a different number... such as 6000.

Rofl!

dr.p · Jan 6th, 2008, 10:19 PM

I almost always go with acronyms of the program's description. I wrote a program that lets you browse text files on your computer... and called it "ASCII File Browser," which became "AFB." Knowledge base software -- NKB (Neeley's Knowledge Base). My CGI download script is NDLT (Neeley's DownLoad Tracker.)

My last program got a little more complicated: NyMPh (Neeley's MP3 Player [haxe]). haxe is the language/compiler I used. That took a while to come up with.

Seems the underlying theme in this thread is to pick something you love, or are enthusiastic about, and relate your program to that. I like acronyms a whole lot, for some reason, so I stick with them. Go with what you like, and it should come more naturally to you.

null_ptr0 · Jan 7th, 2008, 7:27 PM

Depends.
For example, if I were writing a LOLCode (File) Reading library, I could name it 'lolr'.
Or a Java GUI api, I could make it 'jagu' or 'jagua' (like jaguar).

Ooble · Jan 14th, 2008, 3:37 AM

Find an arty friend and make him/her do it. I use my editor.

Also, Grumpy, thou art genius. Bonus points if it's true.

EDIT: Also also, who came up with these smilies? I'm disinclined to use them in future posts.

Infinite Recursion · Jan 15th, 2008, 8:38 AM

Like Dr.P, I usually use acronyms of the program's function as well. I work in the govt sector though, so I am used to being swamped with incomprehensible arrangements of letters.

rgba · Feb 12th, 2008, 6:50 AM

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Originally Posted by grumpy

A friend of mine used to pick names of planets or stars that were somehow reminiscent of what the program did. That stopped when one of this clients, a proctologist, didn't see the humour.

Thats just too fucking funny

mattireland · Feb 12th, 2008, 11:08 AM

Thanks guys - I'm really grateful for the response and it is helpful!

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King Professional Programmer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 377 Rep Power: 0	Re: Thinking up good application names? I always append "5000" to my application names. For example, I made a calendar application, so I called it "Calendar 5000". And when you read the name you have to put emphasis on the "5000"... makes it sound cooler. I probably have 20 apps that follow this naming convention. Don't steal my idea though... use a different number... such as 6000. __________________ I am Addicted to Linux!

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dr.p Programmer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 93 Rep Power: 3	Re: Thinking up good application names? I almost always go with acronyms of the program's description. I wrote a program that lets you browse text files on your computer... and called it "ASCII File Browser," which became "AFB." Knowledge base software -- NKB (Neeley's Knowledge Base). My CGI download script is NDLT (Neeley's DownLoad Tracker.) My last program got a little more complicated: NyMPh (Neeley's MP3 Player [haxe]). haxe is the language/compiler I used. That took a while to come up with. Seems the underlying theme in this thread is to pick something you love, or are enthusiastic about, and relate your program to that. I like acronyms a whole lot, for some reason, so I stick with them. Go with what you like, and it should come more naturally to you. __________________ Neeley.org

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null_ptr0 12 years old Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 94 Rep Power: 1	Re: Thinking up good application names? Depends. For example, if I were writing a LOLCode (File) Reading library, I could name it 'lolr'. Or a Java GUI api, I could make it 'jagu' or 'jagua' (like jaguar).

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Ooble I eat cake for breakfast. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In my box. Posts: 4,434 Rep Power: 9	Re: Thinking up good application names? Find an arty friend and make him/her do it. I use my editor. Also, Grumpy, thou art genius. Bonus points if it's true. EDIT: Also also, who came up with these smilies? I'm disinclined to use them in future posts. __________________ Me :: You :: Them

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mattireland Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wales, United Kingdom Posts: 203 Rep Power: 2	Re: Thinking up good application names? Thanks guys - I'm really grateful for the response and it is helpful! __________________ Matt Ireland http://www.mattireland.org matt@mattireland.co.uk

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