Top 10 Brand Naming Resources
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2 min readJun 6, 2019
Over the years, as a brand designer & strategist, I have named a large number of businesses and in the process, collected a large number of brand naming resources.
These are my most valued links and resources:
Online Naming Resources
- Onym — A deep rabbit hole of brand naming resources (the guides & sprints section especially)
- IGOR Naming Guide (PDF) — A 22 page framework for creating powerful brand names
- The 3 Hour Brand Sprint — by Jake Knapp (A quick exercise anyone can implement)
- The 3 Step Process for Naming a Brand — by Ben Pieratt (Simple, but it works)
- How to name your business by 99Designs
- How to come up with a business name on SquadHelp
- 10 Essential Tips for Naming Your Brand or Start Up Business on Just Creative (by SquadHelp)
- A Naming Handbook Slideshare by Wolff Olins
Brand Naming Books
- Hello My Name is Awesome — A concise and quick read on how to create brand names that stick. Read a summary of the book here.
- Don’t Call It That: A Naming Workbook — A nicely designed book that guides readers on how to name a company or product.
- Wordcraft: The Art of Turning Little Words into Big Business — An insightful look at how big brands got their names.
Trademarking
When you’ve found a name, ensure you can trademark it in your class (see USPTO class lists).
What are your best brand naming resources?
