Related terms

acronym names

Names created by abbreviating two or more words, ideas or names. Either pronounced letter-by-letter or as a word. Examples include IBM (International Business Machines), H&M (Hennes & Maur...

coined names

Names that didn’t previously exist before being created and defined by an individual or team. Examples include Coca-Cola, Google, meme, and the World Wide Web.

compound names

Names that combine two or more words or ideas. Examples include Microsoft (microcomputer + software), Netflix (net + flicks), Walmart (Walter + mart). Also called portmanteau words.

evocative names

Non-obvious names that evoke an association with the product or service, or emotion connected with the brand. These are generally more effective because they are more distinctive, and are t...

naming

The methodology of creating, identifying and assigning names to companies, products and services for competitive advantage. Effective naming helps communicate a branded offering’s features,...