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- noun Plural form of
anthroponym .
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Honolulu-based naming consultant John Elliott analyzed the names of 600 startups funded by Y Combinator in 2024 and discovered some intriguing patterns, including “anthroponyms” (names conventionally used for humans, like the Claude and Hazel AI assistants); “noun/verb ambiguity” (Surge, Blaze, Forge); and “adjectival names” (Innate, Abundant, Tiny).
December linkstack Nancy Friedman 2024
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