Naming your Company, Product, Service or System

Starting at

$

5,000

About this service

Summary

If you think the naming process can be done in a few minutes using ChatGPT, you should keep reading.
I develop names that aren’t just memorable — they’re strategic, legally viable, and built to last. With over two decades of experience shaping brands across agencies, in-house teams, enterprises, and startups, (Publics Groupe, Droga5, Apple, Peloton, Twill) I’ve crafted naming systems for everything from disruptive startups to legacy institutions. I bring deep expertise in highly regulated industries like finance and healthcare, ensuring every name isn’t just bold, but bulletproof.
I offer naming sprints exclusively through the Contra platform. Sprints can take anywhere between a few days to several weeks depending on the brief. Buy my value based pricing ensures this is a solid investment in your brand, market value and sanity.

Process

My process is systemized and market-tested. While every project is unique, the basic steps include:
1. Strategy & Competitive Analysis
• Research into market trends, category conventions, and competitive landscape.
• Identification of cohesive naming structures (e.g., hierarchical, thematic, numerical).
2. Name Development (3 Rounds)
Round 1: Broad exploration of potential names for each product/component.
Round 2: Refinement and alignment across the system for consistency.
Round 3: Final short list, ensuring clarity and differentiation.
3. Final Recommendation & Validation
• Presentation of the top names with strategic rationale.
In-situ mockups to visualize the names in branding and marketing contexts.
• Stakeholder presentation for internal alignment and buy-in.
Additional Legal & Market Validation
USPTO and global knockout searches
Comprehensive trademark search in all relevant Nice Classes
Cultural sensitivity & linguistic screening
*the legal element alone saves customers anywhere from $5-20K in legal fees on average.
Everything is done in Miro, presented in Google Slides and guided by a well defined playbook in Asana.

What's included

  • New Company - Naming Sprint

    A structured, high-impact and proven process to develop a distinct, meaningful, and legally viable name for your company. What’s Included in My Naming Sprint: 1. Strategy & Competitive Analysis • Deep dive into your brand’s positioning, competitors, and market trends. • Identification of whitespace opportunities for differentiation. 2. Name Development (3 Rounds) • Round 1: Broad exploration with a long list of potential names. • Round 2: Refinement based on feedback, filtering the best contenders. • Round 3: Final short list, with clear recommendations. 3. Final Recommendation & Validation • Presentation of the top name(s) with clear strategic rationale. • In-situ mockups to visualize the name in branding contexts. • Stakeholder presentation for internal buy-in. Additional Legal & Market Validation* (Helping you avoid costly legal roadblocks and cultural missteps.) ✅ USPTO and global knockout searches ✅ Comprehensive trademark search in all relevant Nice Classes ✅ Cultural sensitivity & linguistic screening *Saves $5-20K in legal fees on average. Deliverables 📂 Final Documentation: Google Slides & Miro board with all insights, naming rationale, and legal findings.

  • New Product - Naming Sprint

    A structured process to develop a distinctive, strategic, and legally viable name for your product or service. Ideal for companies naming a single product, service, or initiative, including: • Software & Tech: Apps, releases, features • Hardware & Consumer Goods: Devices, equipment, tools • Architecture & Spaces: Buildings, developments, neighborhoods • Media & Publishing: Book titles, podcasts, entertainment properties • Culture & Teams: Internal teams, programs, initiatives What’s Included in My Product Naming Sprint: 1. Strategy & Competitive Analysis • Deep dive into market trends, competitors, and category conventions. • Identification of whitespace opportunities for differentiation. 2. Name Development (3 Rounds) • Round 1: Broad exploration with a long list of potential names. • Round 2: Refinement based on feedback, filtering the best contenders. • Round 3: Final short list, with clear recommendations. 3. Final Recommendation & Validation • Presentation of the top name(s) with strategic rationale. • In-situ mockups to visualize the name in branding contexts. • Stakeholder presentation for internal buy-in. Additional Legal & Market Validation* ✅ USPTO and global knockout searches ✅ Comprehensive trademark search in all relevant Nice Classes ✅ Cultural sensitivity & linguistic screening *Saves $5-20K in legal fees on average. Deliverables 📂 Final Documentation: Google Slides & Miro board with all insights, naming rationale, and legal findings.

  • Systems - Naming Sprint

    A structured process for renaming or naming multiple related products within the same system, ensuring cohesion, clarity, and market fit. Ideal for companies needing to name or rename a family of products or components within a unified system, including: • Clothing Lines: Sub-brands, collections, capsule drops • Brandable Systems & Components: Proprietary frameworks, tools, ingredient brands • Episodic Content: Podcast seasons, TV show episodes, serialized media • Technology Suites: SaaS ecosystems, software modules, API groups • Product Families: Consumer goods with multiple SKUs (e.g., skincare regimens, kitchen appliances) • Service Packages: Tiers, bundles, or memberships within a broader offering • Internal Initiatives: Training programs, operational frameworks, organizational methodologies What’s Included in My System Naming Sprint: 1. Strategy & Competitive Analysis • Research into market trends, category conventions, and competitive landscape. • Identification of cohesive naming structures (e.g., hierarchical, thematic, numerical). 2. Name Development (5 Rounds) • Round 1: Broad exploration with a long list of potential names. • Round 2: Refinement, categorization, and initial system alignment. • Round 3: Focused iteration on standout directions and structural consistency. • Round 4: Final short list with detailed rationale. • Round 5: Final adjustments and refinements based on stakeholder feedback. 3. Final Recommendation & Validation • Presentation of the final system of names with strategic rationale. • In-situ mockups to visualize the names in branding and marketing contexts. • Stakeholder presentation for internal alignment and buy-in. Additional Legal & Market Validation* ✅ USPTO and global knockout searches ✅ Comprehensive trademark search in all relevant Nice Classes ✅ Cultural sensitivity & linguistic screening *Saves $20-40K in legal fees on average, given the complexity Deliverables 📂 Final Documentation: Google Slides & Miro board with all insights, naming rationale, and legal findings.

Recommendations

(5.0)

Aparajita Bhattacharya

Freelancer • Jan 30, 2025

Scott is one of our returning clients and it's an honor to work with a former creative director from Apple. It is always fun to chat and discuss the project daily, including clear briefs, constructive feedback, and appreciation for work.


Duration

2 weeks

Skills and tools

Brand Strategist

Creative Director

Writer

Google Docs

Hemingway App

Microsoft Word

Miro

Industries

Marketing