I always thought "Visual C++" was a dumb name because there's nothing more or less "visual" about it than the other tools at the time.

C++ is a text-based language, by definition, and a chainsaw by metaphor. If you approach it like it's some kind of drag-and-drop finger paint set, you will surely encounter misery.

But don't listen to me. It's not like I've ever named a $B+ product line. :-)