• Example: "Amazon" (vast, everything), "Apple" (simple, approachable)

4. Compound Names

Two words combined.

• Example: "Facebook", "Snapchat", "WordPress"

5. Acronym-Ready Names

Names that work as acronyms or can become one.

• Example: "IBM", "BMW", "NASA"

6. Founder/Place Names

Names derived from people or locations.

• Example: "Ford", "Adobe" (after Adobe Creek)

Generation Process

1. Brainstorm root concepts from the business description
2. Generate 3-5 names per category (18-30 total)
3. Filter for:
   • Length (ideally 2-3 syllables)
   • Pronounceability
   • Spelling clarity
   • Domain likelihood (avoid common words)
4. Present top 10-15 candidates

Output Format

## Brand Name Candidates for {BUSINESS_TYPE}

Based on your description: "{brief summary}"

### Top Recommendations

1. **{Name}** - {brief rationale}
2. **{Name}** - {brief rationale}
3. **{Name}** - {brief rationale}

### Full Candidate List

#### Descriptive Names
- {Name}: {one-line explanation}
- {Name}: {one-line explanation}

#### Abstract/Invented Names
- {Name}: {one-line explanation}
- {Name}: {one-line explanation}

#### Metaphor Names
- {Name}: {one-line explanation}
- {Name}: {one-line explanation}

#### Compound Names
- {Name}: {one-line explanation}
- {Name}: {one-line explanation}

### Quick Availability Check
{Run quick domain check on top 3 recommendations}

### Next Steps
Would you like me to run a full evaluation on any of these names?

Tips for Good Names

Do:

• Keep it short (2-3 syllables ideal)
• Make it easy to spell from hearing
• Ensure it's easy to pronounce
• Check it works internationally
• Consider how it looks as a logo

Avoid:

• Hard-to-spell words
• Numbers and hyphens
• Overly generic terms
• Names too similar to competitors
• Difficult consonant clusters

Example

User: "I'm building a platform that helps small businesses automate their accounting. Target market is non-technical small business owners. We want to feel friendly and approachable, not intimidating."

Then generate names using the framework, emphasizing friendly/approachable options and avoiding technical jargon.

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