Naming your Company, Product, Service or System by Scott WittNaming your Company, Product, Service or System by Scott Witt
Naming your Company, Product, Service or SystemScott Witt
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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.

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.
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Naming your Company, Product, Service or SystemScott Witt
Starting at$5,000
Schedule a call
Duration2 weeks
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Google Docs
Hemingway App
Microsoft Word
Miro
Brand Strategist
Creative Director
Writer
Cover image for Naming your Company, Product, Service or System
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.

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.
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