diff --git a/aip/general/0123.md b/aip/general/0123.md
index 70d9a3e59..c66e20093 100644
--- a/aip/general/0123.md
+++ b/aip/general/0123.md
@@ -42,6 +42,9 @@ the following pattern: `{Service Name}/{Type}`. The type name **must**:
 - Be of the singular form of the noun.
 - Use PascalCase (UpperCamelCase).
 
+Additionally APIs **should** avoid overly generic resource names like
+`Metadata`, `Resource`, `Config`, `Settings`, etc.
+
 ### Examples
 
 Examples of resource types include:
@@ -108,6 +111,13 @@ proper name to use in code and documentation.
 lowerCamelCase can be translated into other common forms of a resource name
 such as UpperCamelCase and snake_case.
 
+### Overly Generic Type Names
+
+Overly generic types like `Metadata` or `Resource` will cause confusion as the 
+API introduces more concepts.  Unless the resource represents a 
+[singleton][aip-156] containing API-level settings, a more specific name should 
+be used.
+
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 [aip-122]: ./0122.md
 [API Group]: https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/overview/kubernetes-api/#api-groups
@@ -118,7 +128,7 @@ such as UpperCamelCase and snake_case.
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 ## Changelog
-
+- **2023-12-20**: Added guidance on overly-generic resource type names.
 - **2023-09-19**: Prohibit duplicate pattern variables.
 - **2023-05-06**: Adding requirement of singular and plural.
 - **2023-01-28**: Clarifying guidance for the resource type name.