ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Sheldon names

Imagine you are playing with dolls and giving them names. Now, imagine that you have a friend who is a grown-up and really likes to play with dolls too, but he gives them really complicated and unique names. That friend is kind of like Sheldon from the TV show "The Big Bang Theory".

Sheldon likes to give things unique and special names, like calling his spot on the couch "his spot". He also refers to his grandmother as "Meemaw" and his best friend as "Moon Pie". These names are different from what most people would use, but they are personal and have meaning to Sheldon.

Sometimes, Sheldon's names can be confusing to other people, but he thinks they are important and meaningful to him. Just like how you might give your dolls special and unique names that make sense to you, Sheldon does the same thing with the people and things in his life.