Ikea names products using Swedish and Nordic words

Ikea product names are derived from Swedish and other Nordic languages, often referencing specific categories like Swedish lakes for bathroom items or Scandinavian boys' names for desks. This naming convention was established by founder Ingvar Kamprad, who was dyslexic and found it easier to remember names than product codes. The system assigns thematic names to different product types. The practice, which began in 1943, aims for names between four and 12 letters long and generally avoids trademarks or inappropriate terms.