You've got five names to pick from for the big golden ring icon in Sterling Heights.

And no, "The Golden Butthole of Macomb County," like its satirical Facebook page, isn't one of them.

The city received more than 18,000 ideas for the official name of the ring in the Hall Road median, according to a post Monday on its Facebook page — where it released the finalists for the public to vote on.

Here are your choices:

The Aurum: Aurum is the Latin word for gold, and the name of the element Au, which is gold's chemical symbol. Idea first submitted by Colleen Glodich of Sterling Heights.

The Halo: Halo is a disk or a circle of light around the sun, moon or other luminous body caused by a refraction through ice crystals in the atmosphere. Also can be called "The Halo" on Hall Road. Idea first submitted by Connie Truszkowski of Sterling Heights.

The Overture: Overture is an introduction, opening or initiation toward a new relationship or something more substantial. It is the prelude or introductory piece in music, especially operas. Idea first submitted by Deborah Torres of Sterling Heights.

The Sun Gate: When standing facing east, one can see the sun rise through the icon. It's also the name for the entrance to the ancient city of Machu Picchu that is dedicated to the sun god. Visitors to that spot can see the sun rise over the mountains. Idea first submitted by Shannon Geiger of Roseville.

Standing "O": A standing ovation is an enthusiastic reaction to a performance or speech when people stand up to clap and show their appreciation. Idea first submitted by Melanie Herrick of Detroit.

To vote go to https://conta.cc/2HFaiUw. Only one submission per person. Voting will be open until midnight Thursday. The winner will be announced at 10 a.m. Friday, according to the city's Facebook page.

[Cast your unofficial vote in our poll below. This does not count towards the city vote.]

The city said it received 6,070 individual submissions with three options a piece. It selected the five choices after hours of scanning the options.

"We have to say one thing: you guys are certainly creative!" said the city's Facebook post. "We did get a handful of funny submissions that were too good not to share. Hopefully these will give you a giggle on a Monday, too! Silly submissions: Bob, Steve, Pizza, Oprah’s Bat Signal, Hall and Oates, My Precious, Ringy McRingface, 2008 Detroit Lions Wins Memorial, O Hall Yeah, Hall Road Hulahoop, One Ring to Rule the Hall, Sonic’s Manifesto, Terrance, The Golden Cheerio…"

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There were nearly 150 comments in the first hour on the city's Facebook post announcing the names. A few commented on the finalists, while many others said they'll continue using "golden butthole."

On Saturday, the satirical Facebook page that started it all posted: "Apparently we are not appropriate! The Butthole is offended!" with a link to Friday's Free Press story.

The 35-foot-by-35-foot icon near Lakeside Mall was completed in January and has been the butt of jokes and some anger regarding its cost — $180,000 — on social media. Two welcome signs with a similar, smaller circle icon cost $85,000 each. The project was approved by City Council in December 2017.

Mayor Michael Taylor told the Free Press in January that he understands the criticism, but said the icon is part of a bigger plan to make the city more unique and distinctive, boost business and draw new residents — a way to rebrand itself.

Contact Christina Hall: chall@freepress.com. Follow her on Twitter: @challreporter.