Naming objects and the features that cover them help astronomers to characterize, understand, and communicate about the subjects of their studies. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has recently released official names for seven features on the planet Mercury, as well as 12 on the largest moon of Pluto, Charon.On April 6, the IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature released its approved names for seven faculae on Mercury. Faculae are bright surface features that stand out against the surrounding terrain. The term facula not only refers to bright spots in the field of planetary science (from the Latin term for “little torch”), but also derives from the snakes that appear on the Roman god Mercury’s staff. On Mercury, faculae are associated with past volcanic activity; these features have also been seen on Venus, Ceres, Ganymede, and other solar system bodies. In February, the same group approved the theme “word for snake” in various languages from around the globe as a naming convention for Mercury’s faculae. In keeping with that theme, the newest features to boast are: Abeeso Facula (Somali), Agwo Facula (Igbo), Nathair Facula (Irish), Neidr Facula (Welsh), Suge Facula (Basque), Thueban Facula (Arabic), and Slang Faculae (Afrikaans).