r/Glasgow Tools

**I asked ChatGPT**

Given the brief and the inspiration from other cities, I suggest the name "Clydecard" for Glasgow's unified travel card.

The name "Clyde" is derived from the River Clyde, which runs through Glasgow and is a significant part of the city's history and culture. It is also a distinct name that is not a pun and is loosely Glaswegian. Additionally, "Clydecard" is only two syllables, making it easy to remember and pronounce.

While there are existing transport cards in Glasgow, such as the SPT Smartcard, "Clydecard" would be a new and unique product that is not an extension of any existing card. It also avoids the use of any operators' or products' names to maintain its independence.

Of course, these are just suggestions, and the final decision on the name would depend on many factors, including branding, marketing, and cultural appropriateness.

**Then I asked for some more humorous ones**

Sure, here are a few humorous suggestions that play with Glasgow's unique culture and dialect:

"WeegiePass" - "Weegie" is a slang term for someone from Glasgow, and the name rhymes with "Oyster Pass."

"GlesgaBelter" - "Belter" is a Scottish term for something that is excellent, and "Glesga" is the local pronunciation of "Glasgow."

"HaudinTicket" - "Haudin" means "holding" or "keeping" in Glaswegian dialect, so this name implies keeping your ticket safe and secure.

"The Glesgow" - a play on "The Glasgow," but with a typo that makes it sound more Glaswegian.

"The Gadge" - "Gadge" is another Glasgow term for a guy or a bloke, so this name implies that only "real Glaswegians" have access to the travel card.

Please note that while these names are humorous, they may not be appropriate or suitable for an official product or brand name

**Quite like ‘The Gadge’ 🤣**