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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.

descriptive names

Names that describe the function of the product or service. Examples: Pizza Hut, China Mobile, General Motors. These names require little thought from an audience. While they add value at 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,...