We’re Finally Upgrading Our Product Name, and It’s Exactly What You Think
Blog post from Neo4j
Neo4j's announcement of a name change to Neo5j on April 1, 2017, gleefully highlights the humorous spirit of an April Fool’s Day prank. CEO Emil Eifrem humorously suggests that the name change reflects the company's growth and evolution beyond its original Java-based roots, emphasizing the intuitive understanding that five is greater than four. The playful rationale for choosing the number five includes references to famous quintets like the Olympic rings and the Spice Girls, positioning Neo5j as a natural fit among these iconic groups. Various team members, including the VP of Product and VP of Global Marketing, express their excitement over the new, supposedly more intuitive brand name, while CTO Johan Svensson jokingly laments the change. The article ultimately serves as a lighthearted piece, inviting readers to enjoy the joke rather than take it seriously.