Well, at long last, it looks like the MySQL.com team has chosen a name for the dolphin logo that they created months ago.

MySQL AB is proud to announce the winning name of its "Name the Dolphin" contest. The familiar MySQL dolphin is now called "Sakila". The name Sakila is feminine and was selected by the MySQL AB founders from 6357 entries, because it represents the global reach of MySQL as well as the friendly, open nature of the company.

The winning name was submitted by Ambrose Twebaze, an open source software developer from Swaziland, Africa. Ambrose commented when he learned that he was the winner, "I am still in awe of my achievement, someone needs to pinch me. I think I am either dreaming or hallucinating."

Well, it's about time (heh) - but I'm glad that they finally have their name. They got tons of entries (6357) and had to narrow it down to one that fit the database's ideals and motives. I'd say they did a pretty good job choosing - I kinda like it...