Choose names that clearly and unambiguously describe their purpose rather than being overly generic or technical. Names should be self-documenting and immediately convey what the entity does or represents. **Key principles:** - Prefer descriptive names over generic ones: `MAX_ANIMATION_DURATION` instead of `ANIMATION_TIMEOUT` - Choose contextual names for user-facing types: `IgnoreUnknownProps` instead of `DeepStripStringIndexUnknown` - Method names should clearly indicate behavior: `trackClasses` instead of `addClasses` (which implies DOM manipulation) - Follow the philosophy: "choose the shortest name that unambiguously and meaningfully describes a thing" **Examples:** ```typescript // ❌ Generic or misleading names const ANIMATION_TIMEOUT = 4000; export type DeepStripStringIndexUnknown = ...; addClasses(details: AnimationDetails, classes: string[]): void; // ✅ Descriptive and clear names const MAX_ANIMATION_DURATION = 4000; export type IgnoreUnknownProps = ...; trackClasses(details: AnimationDetails, classes: string[]): void; ``` Avoid names that could confuse developers about the actual functionality. When in doubt, err on the side of being more descriptive rather than more concise.