Icon Naming Convention

Use the following guidelines when naming icons. They are largely based on Font Awesome’s guidelines.

General

Names should be based on what is shown, not what is represented.
Short names are best. If multiple words are used, separate the words with hyphens.
If naming the icon for what it does, make sure it never gets used for anything else.
When two icons look similar, use words that describe the icon rather than appending with “-alt”.
Include context keywords in the icon’s description. For example, if an icon will often be used in an Account section, include "account" in the icon description's keywords.

Use the “-filled” suffix if there are empty and filled versions of an icon.
Modifiers that are used to enhance the meaning of the main icon should be added as a suffix.
Use direction or movement as suffixes when necessary.
If more than one primary object is shown, the primary object should be listed first in the name. If the primary object is unclear, use the foreground object first in the name.
If an icon is inset a larger shape, use the larger shape name as a suffix.
Keep names singular unless multiples of the shape are shown.
If the only difference between similar-looking icons is the number shown, add the number as a suffix.
If the only difference between similar-looking icons is the size, add the size as a suffix.