Why is hinge app called hinge?

And its called Hinge. Hinge aims to get away from the mindless swiping culture by matching you based upon interests and preferences, and inspiring conversations from that. Hinge claims that 75 percent of first dates that happen as a result of the app turn into second dates.

What kind of dating site is hinge?

Hinge is a dating app which bills itself as the only dating app that emphasizes long-term connections between users. Hinge has sought to allure a younger demographic than Match.com and eHarmony.