The readme[1] expands on that: > "git" can mean anything, depending on your mood. > - random three-letter combination that is pronounceable, and not actual

The readme[1] expands on that: > "git" can mean anything, depending on your mood. > - random three-letter combination that is pronounceable, and not actually used by any common UNIX command. The fact that it is a mispronounciation of "get" may or may not be relevant. > - stupid. contemptible and despicable. simple. Take your pick from the dictionary of slang. > - "global information tracker": you're in a good mood, and it actually works for you. Angels sing, and a light suddenly fills the room. > - "goddamn idiotic truckload of sh*t": when it breaks [1]: https://github.com/git/git/blob/e83c5163316f89bfbde7d9ab23ca2e25604af290/README https://github.com/git/git/blob/e83c5163316f89bfbde7d9ab23ca...