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This decade-old guide has always been my favourite in regards to naming: https://www.igorinternational.com/process/evocative-product-company-names.php https://w
by matt4077 9y ago
This decade-old guide has always been my favourite in regards to naming: https://www.igorinternational.com/process/evocative-product-company-names.php https://www.igorinternational.com/process/evocative-product-...
Based on this guide "CockroachDB", a perennial favourite of HN to argue about, is one of the best out there. (Some) negative, or complex, emotions are absolutely acceptable for a product, even desirable. They highlight "Plan B" for the morning-after pill as an example.
You may want to tag on something generic/descriptive if you're going for discoverability in the AppStore (as opposed to people searching for your product specifically).
- bruceb 9y agoDidn't know about this guide, checking out now and the discussion on CockroachDB's naming discussion. (I see a title: "CockroachDB Skitters into Beta" which is great). For me it makes me think a database that can't be killed. I think it is good but will read the threads to see what others think
- raleighm 9y agoYes, and check out guides by other naming agencies as well. There's a book called Don't Call It That, which I recommend.