I'm evidently not the only one who has been scratching his head in bemusement at some of the names emerging for Web 2.0 sites. iLaugh.com has provided a handy translator for what Web 2.0 names really mean.

Some of my favourites from their post:

Writely
What it is: “The Web Word Processor.”
What it should be: A ’70s crime-drama featuring a British novelist, as in: “By George! Using your literary skills, you put all the clues together and solved the case!”
“Yes, quite Writely [wink]…”

Attensa
What it is: “Smart RSS Reader for Outlook.”
What it should be: A prescription drug for sufferers of Attention Deficit Disorder.

meebo
What it is: “We’re working to bring your IM buddies to you absolutely anywhere.”
What it should be: Alien turds, as in: “Zoltron make meebo on carpet.”

Doostang
What it is: “The Trusted Professional Network.”
What it should be: A service that removes dog crap from the hood of your Ford Mustang. Hey, it’s happened to me…

Favoor
What it is: “Your Personal Startpage.”
What it should be: A Dutch charity site. “Caan I aask you a foer aa favoor?”