The label of a button should tell users exactly what happens when they click the button.
Good examples of button labels include Search, Create Account, Cancel, Send Message and Register
The default label Submit does not clearly indicate what happens when the button is clicked, and since it’s the default label triggers very different actions on different sites.
References
- A complete guide to button labels - Aleksandra Smith
- Why your form buttons should never say ‘Submit’ - UX Movement