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Ohanian: Reddit name fight was worth it
23 Oct
Summary
- Alexis Ohanian insisted on naming Reddit against partner opposition.
- He predicted the phrase 'I read it on Reddit' would become common.
- Reddit was founded in June 2005 and sold to Conde Nast in 2006.
Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, shared a story about naming the social media giant. Twenty-one years ago, he insisted on the name 'Reddit,' overriding objections from his partners. Ohanian predicted that the phrase 'I read it on Reddit' would eventually enter everyday language.
His foresight proved correct, as Reddit is now a globally recognized brand. The platform was established in June 2005 by Ohanian and Steve Huffman. It was part of Y Combinator's initial start-up cohort before being acquired by Conde Nast in 2006.
Ohanian later returned to the company, serving as executive chairman before stepping down from the board in 2020. Reddit successfully went public in March 2024, solidifying its status as a major social media player.
