Secrets Behind The Catchy Names Of Hot Startups


Zynga

A late dog and a loyal owner

Zynga grabbed attention as they were completely focused into social network game development. This company develops browser-based games that work both stand-alone on mobile phones and as application widgets on social networking websites.

Zynga is lovingly named after CEO Mark Pincus’s late American Bulldog, Zinga. The name has a brave meaning - African warrior princess.