I don't think Microsoft is going to rename .NET Framework, that would already break too much for too little benefit. .NET Core would simply not be renamed becau

I don't think Microsoft is going to rename .NET Framework, that would already break too much for too little benefit. .NET Core would simply not be renamed because it is too well known. Regarding ".NET Standard", I agree, it is an API specification but to prevent confusion you should think (for now) of it as "The .NET Standard [API set]".