Which linguistic phenomenon did the brand name 'Häagen-Dazs' deliberately employ, despite being an American company with a made-up name that sounds Scandinavian?

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Foreign branding effect - using foreign-sounding names to create perceptions of authenticity and premium quality
Phonetic symbolism - using specific sounds that subconsciously evoke creaminess and richness
Linguistic appropriation - borrowing from Danish language to honor the founder's heritage
Sound symbolism - using umlauts and diacritical marks to visually differentiate in supermarket freezers