missyrain Active member Aug 29, 2024 #1 Next time you use a hashtag, remember it's an octothorpe! What's your most-used hashtag?
Kurt Member Aug 29, 2024 #2 Yes, the real name for a hashtag is an "octothorpe." The term "octothorpe" combines "octo-" for the eight points of the symbol and "thorpe," though the latter's origin is somewhat uncertain.
Yes, the real name for a hashtag is an "octothorpe." The term "octothorpe" combines "octo-" for the eight points of the symbol and "thorpe," though the latter's origin is somewhat uncertain.
