I think it’s an interesting idea.
Tech is a very homogenous group - in my experience, it’s overwhelmingly white, male, straight. I think, as a result of that homogeneity, it makes us a little blind to details outside of our own lived experience. As an example: when was the last time you had to think twice about going to a bar alone as white, straight man? It’s not something that anyone can do in complete safety. Don’t take my word for it - ask any twenty-something woman who’s tried online dating.
I think that this naming convention is something that’s not a big deal to most white people, but I also think it sends a message about what we, the engineering community, care about and prioritize. It makes me wonder, idly: “Who has chosen to stay away from engineering because they received a signal that we’re not inclusive?”