The Untold History of the Twitter Bird: Debunking the Myth of "Lary"    

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The Twitter bird does not officially have a name, and it is commonly referred to as the "Twitter bird" or the "Twitter logo." The name "Lary" is not an official designation given by Twitter.

The Twitter logo, featuring a stylized bird in flight, was created by a designer named Simon Oxley in 2006. The original bird logo was named "Larry Bird," a reference to the basketball player Larry Bird, but this was just an informal nickname used by the design team and not an official name for the bird.

Over the years, the Twitter logo has undergone some subtle changes and iterations, but the bird itself has remained a central part of Twitter's visual identity. The logo is instantly recognizable and has become synonymous with the platform.

While there have been various fan-created names for the Twitter bird, such as "Tweety" or "Larry," none of them have been officially endorsed by Twitter. The company refers to the logo simply as the "Twitter bird" in its official branding and communications.

It's worth noting that sometimes people use creative names like "Lary" as a playful way to personalize or anthropomorphize logos and mascots. These names often emerge through internet memes or social media trends, but they are not officially recognized by the companies themselves.

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