Here are 10 tips on how to name your Startup

While “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” might work for flowers; your startup’s success could depend on thinking of a GREAT name.

10 Tips for Naming Your Start-Up

1. Make sure its easy to say, easy to remember & works in other languages (especially English).
2. Check, Double-Check & then Triple-Check that other businesses are not using the name and that the domain name is available
3. Pick a relevant name. If your start-up deals with cybersecurity it shouldn’t be called GiraffeHats.
4. Create something catchy, memorable, and easy to say & write. (Oh, and not too long. No one wants to type ultimatestartupguywithcooltechnology.com into the search bar)
5. Make sure that you like the name — because its about to consume your life 24/7 for the foreseeable future.
6. If you are thinking of calling your start-up Google then you should google it — cause its already taken.
7. Think of a name that has good synergy with your industry & can be easily adapted for an awesome looking logo.
8. If you are stuck, try brainstorming HERE.
9. Make sure there is meaning behind the name & make it personal.
10. Grab a piece of paper & pen and take 15 minutes to scribble ideas, names, or random words until lightning strikes.

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