codename

Generates random codenames for your projects.

Install codename to your $PATH. Then run codename or codename 3.

Examples

It enables you to quickly start prototyping ideas and not blocked by naming.
You may change your idea when prototyping. A proper name may soon be outdated, but a codename without meaning does not need to be changed.
When having multiple similar projects, it helps to clearly distinguish them.
It can be easily used as filename or variable name without needs to worry about naming conflicts or reserved keywords.
It can be full-text searched and replaced without getting many irrelevant results.
It leaks no information when accidentally exposed.

It's easy to pronounce and be familiarized with.