gruhn/awesome-naming resource
A curated list for when naming things is done right. observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
71/100
- Activity 87
- Release rhythm 35
- Longevity 100
Flags: no_releases
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-02. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: n/a
- age_days: 2519
- days_rel: n/a
- days_push: 78
- n_releases_24m: 0
Adoption not part of the score
1451 stars · 53 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
A curated awesome list celebrating clever, creative, and well-chosen names in computer science, spanning algorithms, design patterns, programming language theory, UI design, and more. It is a reference and educational resource rather than software.
Use cases
- find examples of well-named concepts in computer science
- learn the stories behind famous CS terminology
- get inspiration for naming things in code
- discover naming conventions across graphics, algorithms, and security
- improve vocabulary for writing readable code
- browse a curated list of memorable CS terms
When to choose
- you want a curated, categorized collection of great naming examples
- you are writing documentation, teaching, or giving talks about naming
- you need inspiration for naming a library, function, or pattern
When to avoid
- you need a tool that enforces or lints naming conventions in code
- you want an exhaustive dictionary of all CS terminology
- you need actionable refactoring software rather than a reading list
Facets
learning-resource · maturity active
documentation developer-tools developer-tools awesome-lists programming-languages education cross-platform awesome-list naming-conventions curated-list computer-science terminology
1 source
- readme: https://github.com/gruhn/awesome-naming · fetched 2026-08-28 · de90da054e68
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| gruhn/awesome-naming | main | 71 |
For agents
markdown · JSON · MCP: product_card(name="gruhn/awesome-naming")
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