How did you create your company's name?



I had the worst time thinking of a name, both for my law firm and the subsequent companies I've started. I almost hired a "naming service" to figure out a name but they wanted $3000 to name it....so I just came up with 5 names (mostly my initials with buzz words after them) and then tested them with friends.

There are also a few sites out there that can help you name your company. I'd check first to see if the domain is available, then see if its trademarked on the USPTO site.
 
aaronklaw said:
I had the worst time thinking of a name, both for my law firm and the subsequent companies I've started. I almost hired a "naming service" to figure out a name but they wanted $3000 to name it....so I just came up with 5 names (mostly my initials with buzz words after them) and then tested them with friends.

There are also a few sites out there that can help you name your company. I'd check first to see if the domain is available, then see if its trademarked on the USPTO site.
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AK47law.com didnt make the cut?

boooooooo
 
Bofu2U said:
I used to keep it simple. Find key on keyboard that's a word, add "Networks" "Solutions" etc after it.

Example:

Insert Networks
Num Solutions
or even put a few together.

Scroll Home Solutions
Delete End Networks
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I find the most distinguished names have "Goat" appended to them. So let me suggest SoftwareGoat. Good news is that the domain IS available!

Seriously though, you want the .com of whatever you pick. So if you can't find a related name, just invent a cool sounding word. Many companies have gone that route with success.
 
put all the ideas together regarding your comapny category, pick up the first letters and rearrange them to make a new word, take it as your company,s name, its all about randomization ;)
 
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My one company, I took the first 2 letters of my 3 kids and formed the name Etaris, which I thought was decent and something a little different. Make it personal and fun, and it is also a great ice breaker when talking with clients on how you got your name. It makes you more human and gets the conversation flowing much better as well.
 
i was high on acid in the middle of a hot, flat desert, wandering around looking for food, water, or more acid, when i realized every time i went in the direction the wind was blowing, good things happened.

thus i named my company "leeward bound" corp. it means to be headed in the direction of the wind.
 
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