Wikipedia: How 'Quick' Won the WorldA single name choice changed the course of the internet.

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Iconic Names Explained

The name 'Wikipedia' wasn't just a clever portmanteau; it was a declaration of war against the slow, traditional encyclopedia. It signaled a radical shift from a stuffy, expert-reviewed model to a new, collaborative one. By combining the Hawaiian word for 'quick' with 'encyclopedia,' its founders embedded their entire philosophy into the name. This idea of speed and openness was the key that unlocked its explosive growth, leaving its predecessor, Nupedia, in the dust.