Why Did Guido Name Python “Python”?

Published: 17 December 2025
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Long-time Python users already know the lore behind its name... But for those who don't: it didn’t come from science, mythology, or even a snake.

In this short story, Python's creator, Guido van Rossum, explains how a love of Monty Python, a hate for pretentious naming conventions & a sense of humor all came together to name the language.

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