 In January 1961, Gordy finally relented and agreed to sign the girls to his label – but under the condition that they change the name of their group.The Primes had by this time combined with Otis Williams & the Distants and would soon sign to Motown as the Temptations.Gordy gave Ballard a list of names to choose from that included suggestions such as "the Darleens", "the Sweet Ps", "the Melodees", "the Royaltones" and "the Jewelettes".