What short name is commonly used for McDonald's famous yellow arches symbol?

McDonald's famous yellow arches symbol is commonly called the Golden Arches.

The symbol developed from the curved architectural arches used in early McDonald's restaurant buildings. Those arches were combined into an M-shaped sign, turning a physical design feature into a distinctive corporate emblem.

The Golden Arches became one of the world's most recognizable examples of branding. Although people sometimes call the emblem a “yellow M,” Golden Arches is the established name used in McDonald's history and branding discussions.

The symbol should not be confused with the designer credited with creating the modern logo, because the question asks for the name of the symbol itself. It also differs from the Speedee character and Ronald McDonald, which represented earlier and later advertising approaches rather than the restaurant's main corporate mark.