Today I saw this article on BBC: The weird way AI assistants get their names.

So I figured I’d ask ChatGPT to suggest some AI names:

ChatGPT 4o

You said:

what’s a good name for an AI?

ChatGPT said:

Here are a few AI name ideas, depending on the vibe you’re going for:

Friendly and approachable

• Luna: Short, easy to remember, and gives a sense of calm and insight.
• Eli: A warm and friendly name that’s simple and memorable.
• Echo: Implies a voice or companion who responds and reflects back.

Futuristic and tech-inspired

• NOVA: Stands for “New Observer Virtual Assistant,” if you want an acronym, and gives a sense of brightness or discovery.
• Orion: Named after the constellation, giving it a starry, guiding feel.
• Zephyr: Evocative of swift and seamless interaction.

Elegant and sophisticated

• Aether: Based on the idea of something all-encompassing, like the sky or ether.
• Elara: Derived from one of Jupiter’s moons, adding a sense of celestial intelligence.
• Astra: Short for “astral” or “astronomy,” suggesting wisdom from the stars.

Let me know if you want more names with a particular tone or theme!