A space themed name to match the new icons might be nice? Maybe something like a space craft name like Gemini, Orion or Atlantis.

No for badger

I’m ok with rebranding. I don’t like “Badger” though. Any other options?

My suggestion: Athena

Totally agree with the name change!

Unfortunately I’m not too fond of Badger…

I really like the space theme, so maybe something like:

• solar
• orbit
• calipso
• euclid
• helios
• (alpha) centauri

EDIT: Orbit is also my favourite!

I think a name change is a good idea. Not nuts on badger as a name, but don’t have a better suggestion on hand. As some thoughts though:

• I wouldn’t use the word “fedi” in the name as has been floated in places, as I think Fediverse itselfs a pretty bad name, and ideally a term users won’t have to think about when using the services.

• Make sure whatever you pick works well for any global markets you want to go into. Some projects pick something that sounds cool locally but has some negative meaning somewhere else

• I’m not against the space (or gods) theme, but I do think it’s being played out a bit heavily right now across many apps and maybe there’s another route to go. Voyager and “Lift Off” spring to mind as good apps playing with the space theme. Apollo as an app is front and centre in everyone’s mind right now, especially iOS users, and apps are drawing inspiration from it for their Lemmy apps. That’s a good thing, but I do think that branding is one area where perhaps apps have an opportunity to carve out their own identity and I’d think long and hard about naming an app as a distant tribute to Apollo, given that’ll probably tie the apps legacy to that and Reddit in general for some time. Again, I don’t hate space (or god) names, but I think there’s tremendous benefits in looking more broadly.

• And hey, while he’s seemingly not sold on the idea currently, Christian could very well release “Apollo for Lemmy” one day when he’s ready and he’s had time to distance himself from the events, so Memmy having rebranded to something that draws too much inspiration could taint the impressions of some users.

Just my thoughts anyway.

I suggest Mercury. It’s the Roman version of Hermes, the messenger god, who “connected” all gods and their realms. It’s also a planet that goes VERY fast.

So two cool things.

Branding is tricky but once you find the right name you’ll just know it’s the right name.

I’ve been to this page too many times for project name ideas… https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knowledge_deities

I agree with the name change. I don’t like Badger though, probably mainly due to associations with badgers.

Suggestions Argonaut: a person in quest of something dangerous but rewarding; adventurer. Obviously related to mythology (Jason & The Argonauts), but not overdone like the deities. Generally a clear unique name that signifies the “adventure” that is the fediverse. Also flexible in terms of mascots and app icons.

Dragonfly: planned spacecraft and NASA mission to the largest moon of Saturn (in line with the current icon). I generally like the space theme.

Pioneer: name of various space missions. Also relates to the general aim of the app to lead or significantly contribute to the growth of a (to most people) novel area of the internet (i.e. the fediverse).

Traverse: already the name of one of the tabs in the app and I kinda like it. It’s simple and it signifies travelling across the fediverse.

Hermes / Mercury: as mentioned in another comment, Greek/Roman deity able to travel between worlds (which relates to “travelling” across the fediverse). The whole deities theme is a bit overdone though.

Mallory: name of the mountaineer who participated in the first three (British) Mount Everest expeditions (and maybe the first to reach the top, but this is controversial as he never returned from his last trip). A pioneer in his own field. Also the name of the character Dr. Mallory in the series Space Force.

General tips Whether you go with one of the suggestions or not, I think it is important to pick a somewhat abstract name so people can form associations with it without be hindered by strong existing associations (which is the problem with Badger I think). Furthermore, pick something that is in line with the goal of the app/team, so it resonates with the team and early adopters.

Obvious tips Google a name and look on the app store before picking one (for example, I know ‘Orion’ is already the name of an upcoming browser).

Pick a name that is “phonetic”, so people potentially hearing it on a podcast can easily look for it.

From names being thrown around my favourite is definitely Traverse.

Apollo? Jk, not sure on a name but I agree with the need to plan for the future and the importance of the branding for the fediverse to grow

I thought Memmy was fine, don't like Badger at all

of the suggestions already posted I think these are my favorite: Mercury, Orbit, Helios

Yea Badger seems good but not great. My two cents.

I like both Orbit and Helios. I’m fine with Memmy, but understand the intent.

Honestly, “Orbit: A Fediverse Client” kinda has a nice ring to it.

Big fan of the new logo! I would support a name change. Space theme would be nice. Suggestions: Nexus, Stellar, Artemis, Helios, Odyssey, Rover, Webb, Asteroid, Frontier.

I don't like Badger - seems too random.

I offer Edera - federal but take the F and L off. It's not a real word, it's unique (apart from a random restaurant on googling), it's represents the idea of being a part of the federiverse/literally it's part of federal but without being platform specific. it sounds nice, it sounds a bit like idea and dear, and era which can all be positive words, It's reasonably easy to spell.

I'd pronounce it E-dearer from the way it's written.

Luna?

Just looking at other moon missions besides Apollo.

Edit: I think Orbit is actually my fave now.

As I like the name Memmy I understand your thoughts.

Memmy is a inviting, friendly, cute name. For a concept like the fediverse which can be intimidating for casual users I find that a good thing. I still dislike the name 'Mastodon’ because it seems heavy and complicated to me.

In terms of discoverability you can always consider naming it

APPNAME - Fediverse client for Lemmy, Kbin, Mastodon

Tbh i would stop using the app if it was called badger, badgers are massive cunts here in the UK XD

My only input is to remember that most people will then search for “name + Lemmy” or whatever.

Memmy is a bit of an awkward name, I agree.

I like both Orbit and Helios. I’m fine with Memmy, but understand the intent.

Honestly, “Orbit: A Fediverse Client” kinda has a nice ring to it.

Haven’t checked to see if these are used by other apps, but here are some suggestions:

• Roamer (my fave. Roam between instances and fediverse)
• Traverse
• Nova
• Celestial
• Constellation
• Callisto
• Deimos
• Parsec
• Orbit

Well Artemis was the brother of Apollo…

Since everything runs on the ActivityPub around here, how about Pub Crawler? Makes sense if you later incorporate Kbin, Mastodon, etc. and who doesn’t like a good pub crawl?

OK everyone is liking the space theme but sometimes it is also good to take a step back and not fixate too much on one topic. I have to come up with album titles and track names a lot, so here are some random ideas:

• Makina
• Soda
• Lasagna
• Plasma
• Flamingo
• Basilisk
• Glucose
• Macadamia
• Phosphor
• Feditron

Just as silly as it gets, good luck! :p

Space, gods, pantheon, celestial. It’s all played out

Not everything needs to be the next Apollo. It’s tired. Let’s move away from that.

Voyager, liftoff, Olympus can all pay homage to Apollo.

Let’s let memmy be something unique

Also:

Orbit is gum

Helios is that one guys local coffee shop

Not sure if you’re keeping the icon the same but

Neptune Jupiter Saturn

Or

Uranus.

“I use Uranus” sounds pretty nice.

Name change makes sense but if it can add any value to the discussion the reason I’m on Memmy is like you said I searched for “Lemmy” to see if any apps were made. You may want to add something in the description of the app or whatever that still makes it clear to those searching the App Store that this is ultimately what they’re looking for

And definitely agreeing with the space themed names over Badger

+1 for something space themed simply as an homage to Apollo. However both Orbit and Orion seem to be heavily used on the App Store from a quick peak. Although maybe that isn’t a big deal?

I didn’t actually use Apollo for Reddit but I’m aware of the similarities between it and Memmy (I missed out lol). I think in a perfect world it would be pretty dope if we could get consent from the Apollo dev to use their name and bring their legacy forward through the fediverse. But I know that may just be a pipe-dream.

Badgers are jerks. Hard pass.

I’m all for something space related. Maybe Eclipse?

Something along the lines of “Luna” or Lunar” would fit well because of the inspiration from the Apollo app, and the fact that our moon is a satellite. The satellite metaphor could tie into supporting the broader fediverse while the app itself is the satellite. I also like other space related names like Orbit, Portal, or Transport.

I’m not a fan of the name “Badger”.

Roche

Roche Limit

I’m probably going against popular opinion here, but I think Badger isn’t bad. And as much as I love space and missions into space, I’m a bit tired of it for the moment.

Something invoking nature would be nice, whether that he something involving animals or natural community of some kind. In keeping with the mouse theme, how about Muro (short for the rodent superfamily name Muroidea)?

There's a lot of usage of "Traverse" in the app and I think that would be a wicked name as it lends itself to the functionality of the fediverse

I am definitely open to a name change!

I like the space theme, but I think “Memmy” is a vessel to go between galaxies and planets in the fediverse. To keep with that, I would name it after a space craft or something. Perhaps Voyager?

I dont really like badger but I like the other celestial type names that people have suggested (just not Gemini)

Something similar to lemonade. Lemmy-nade? Because when life gives a you Lemmys…

I heard "wefwef" is free now 🙈

I read your reason for renaming appname, and I think its make sense. So I want to propose this:

1. If you will planed support Kbin, Mastodon and now you working with Lemmy - actually you in Fediverse.
2. Fediverse - is a universe of many services.
3. Your app - is a tool what help to explore fediverse (universe). And this can be - Shuttle (heritage with Apollo) or something like this.

PS: thank you for your app

agree with changing the name, not too fond of Badger (too similar to Beaver in my mind). Too early for my brain to function , but will try to come up with some suggestions and post later - thanks for involving the community in this though process

I vote to rebrand Memmy and change the name to WefWef. The name recently became available.

For continuing the Greek theme Im a fan of either Orion or Helios but I think because it’s a new platform going for a name of a manned space shuttle could be a cool new theme like Mercury, Atlantis or Challenger could work

Something unique so that a single search would easily reveal.

Yes to name change.

I totally agree with all the points you made here. I think coming up with a name that could encompass a-lot of potential fediverse things that dont even exist yet and this is the time to do it before you get much bigger. Badger doesn't feel right to me. One thing I do like with the memmy name is the association with 'meme' so even shortening the name to Mem might work

I like Badger, but I also liked the old icon. So i'm a terrible person to ask.

I will use the app under whatever name or icon you choose though

I Like Orbit

A theme where the tab bar and header are iOS blurred transparent. Or better, apply it to all themes.

• Quest
• Capitol
• Cosmo

Memmy is fine and all and serves a short term goal of getting interest, but I can see why a name change is better for long term viability. I do not like Badger, though.

Someone else suggested Dragonfly, which I really like. Other possibilities along that line could be:

Firefly, as in the show. Also good as a metaphor for lighting our way in the darkness.

Mantis, since we're consuming the remains of Reddit. Although maybe that's also a bit short-term.

I don't mind Memmy at all, but when you mentioned rebranding, I immediately thought of Artemis.

I also agree with the space / exploration idea as far as names go. Badger is another word for annoying or ‘to pester’ and I think as a name it would put people off and we’d just end up back here again.

It’s important that whatever the name is, is:

Phonetically unambiguous. You ought to be able to hear it and not wonder how to spell it in search.

Clean 2-3 syllable, distinct. Easy to say.

Orbit fits these criteria. Others will too. Badger does, but it carries a negative meaning.

The Lemmy search thing can be dealt with in the app/play store descriptions?

Edit: Reading further into the replies. Many won’t be suitable eg Euclid.

Planets yes perhaps, but that’s not the vibe of the app, the metaphor doesn’t fit. The spacecraft or travelling theme does.

A few idears:

• Artemis: He was Apollo’s twin brother, and Memmy feels to be the spiritual equivalent.

• Pluto: you still have the space theme, but nobody can agree on what the fuck it is, so it just keeps going on about its thing

• Threaddit: i just think it’s kinda funny.

• Voyager: space themed, and kinda fits what the is whole thing is about and how it came to be

If the intent is to make it more fediverse aligned, maybe incorporate that into it.

1. Feddi
2. Feddr (for that naughts dating app vibe)
3. Freddi
4. Foyager

I would recommend steering away from all the space/mythology/nerd nomenclature. It will just needlessly alienate a bunch of people who are already skeptical about how tech/nerd focused Lemmy/Fediverse is.

I suggest DARTIS. Let me explain.

If it wasn’t trademarked by the BBC I would definitely opt for TARDIS, the hybrid of time machine and spacecraft. I am no lawyer, so I cannot tell if this is a possibility after all.

However, it ticks so many boxes:

• Reference to space → Fediverse
• Reference to timeline(s) → Mastodont
• Bigger on the inside → Lemmy
• Tribute to a crazy fun SF series
• Cool icon

I personally have a weakness for a reference to pop culture (e.g., like the programming language Python is a tribute to the British comedy group Monty Python).

To be safe, we might use an anagram instead: DARTIS. As a bonus we will have a nice story behind the name.

Polyglot -> Polyglutton

• speaks and understands many languages
• we all overdo it a little with social media

no to Badger, maybe Capybara or Powwow or Freedome or Shindig