Meaningful method name which create a resource when the one is not exist

Question

I'm searching for an alternative name for a method which create a resource when the one is not exist. Previously I used long names like "createAddressWhenNotExist" or "createAccountIfNotExist".

What do you think about "ensureAddress" or "ensureAccount"? If you find this name in code will you understand it?

Answer 1

I think the naming method/ function is not fully represent the actual process.

You must declare the function description in that function with comment.

And I think createAddrIfNotExist or createAccountIfNotExist are the good names.