/r/INeedAName

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Naming the unnamed. INAN is a place That is dedicated to coming up with new names for things and people that need them. Give lots of details on what it is for, and what you like and don’t like.

If you just want to know what name you look like, please post in r/whatnamedoilooklike or r/FirstImpressions.

Trying to think of a creative name for your band, group, team, pet, baby, etc?

Post some info/pics and let our collective, warped, hivemind come up with suggestions.

Submition types:

  • [Request]

  • You are looking for a name. Please describe the thing that needs the name, talk about the kinds on name you are looking for ect.
  • When you find a name, mark your post as named by typing "Named!" (without the quotes) in a reply to the comment that helped you find a name.
  • Once named, if it is a commercial or artist type thing then post an [Update] so we can see the new name in action
  • [Update]

    • You found a name and want to show it off. If you have a pic or a link to your new thing, showing its new name, post it here for some free publicity. Limit to one update post; don't get spammy
    • Give credit to whomever helped you name it.
  • [Meta]

    • Links or posts about naming, interesting name generator sites, ECT.

    Tips for everyone:

    • Don't Be A Dick.

    Tips for Namees, the name seekers:

    • Don't Be A Dick. You are asking people to volunteer their time to help you out; be nice.

    • A wall of text is better than a one liner. If it is for a new endeavor, give us your pitch and fully describe it to us.

    • Feel free to link to some pics.

    • Press enter twice between paragraphs to break up that beautiful wall of text.

    Tips for Namers, the givers of names:

    • Don't Be A Dick. Feel free to ask for more info or question something, but be nice about it.

    • Press enter twice between each name suggestion to separate them for easier reading.

    • Use an asterisks, *, at the start of each line to make your suggestions into bullet points for even easier of reading.

    • Use a space then an asterisks at the start of a line to make it do this.
  • Try brackets ( ) when I want to explain something about a name, eg to explain that it is the name a of a norse god, or a portmanteau of word1+word2 and so on.

  • Other subreddits about names

    /r/NameNerds - A place to talk about names in general, help naming people, lots of baby name posts.

    r/Neology - A community mostly dedicated to naming nameless concepts, but can also come up with names for anything.

    /r/TipOfMyTongue - Cant remember the name of something or someone?

    /r/Imadeupaname - Make up a name for a person or character.

    /r/Bandnames - Make up a band name and post it.

    /r/INeedAName

    13,367 Subscribers

    1

    need a name for hotel

    0 Comments
    2024/03/10
    08:50 UTC

    5

    How would you pronounce the name Ellias?

    Curious how you would say this name if you read it somewhere. EL-ee-us or el-LEE-us or something else?

    17 Comments
    2024/03/07
    23:10 UTC

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    INAN for a fantasy group of healers

    For a novel. It's like an organization/cult of healers, I suppose. They worship the goddess of Life if that helps. The temporary name is Circle of Healers but that's kind of meh. I'd like to avoid having healer in the title because I'm saying healer a lot in this book and I'd like to try to minimize that if I can.

    2 Comments
    2024/03/06
    01:58 UTC

    3

    Name for a Therapy Practice

    I'm starting my own outpatient therapy practice and struggling to come up with a name for it. I'm wanting to communicate that my style is relational, enjoyable, i like to laugh. I want to help people feel comfortable facing their fears, whether it's anxiety, obsessive thoughts, or something else. I want to help people feel like they're not alone in the struggles they are going through.

    As a side note, I really love the metaphor of kintsugi, the art of fixing broken pottery with golden lacquer, so incorporating that somehow would be cool. I'm open to suggestions!!

    7 Comments
    2024/03/05
    17:40 UTC

    1

    INAN for an Instagram page of vintage travel photos

    I want to post original photos taken by my family of their travels in India and other countries in the 60s onwards. Need a non-corny, seo friendly name for the social media page(s).

    1 Comment
    2024/03/04
    06:47 UTC

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    INAN for a Boarding School/Rehabilitation Institute type of place.

    Imagine there is a place where all the influential and rich families send their "problem" family members. Where it's located city officials can be persuaded to quickly and quietly close cases involving the rich and powerful. Accused individuals are sent to a boarding school/rehabilitation type facility to be "rehabilitated" until they are deemed fir to return to society. Many of the residents have actual disorders. But the people in charge aren't really interested in helping them. So once you are sent here, the possibility of leaving is nonexistent. I'm trying to think of a name for the facility.

    It's for a dark romance book that I am writing. Thanks! <3

    3 Comments
    2024/02/28
    21:19 UTC

    3

    INAN For a a book's social media accounts

    I'm working with a company that wants to launch a short stories book written by and for kids with Down Syndrome ages 6-10. We're looking for name ideas for an Instagram & TikTok (it would be the same name for both) account in Spanish, but I'm open to any and all name recommendations. :)

    Ideas?

    2 Comments
    2024/02/28
    17:43 UTC

    3

    INAN for this little guy that I’ll be picking up soon!

    3 Comments
    2024/02/28
    15:05 UTC

    3

    INAN for a rock climbing gym

    :D

    2 Comments
    2024/02/28
    00:13 UTC

    9

    INAN for my new male kitten

    He is home after living outside for who knows how long. Need some inspiration. Nothing is sticking yet. Have just been calling him Kitten all day. I keep thinking human, food, and nature themed names.

    9 Comments
    2024/02/25
    01:51 UTC

    3

    INAN for this 20yo Avon breast cancer fundraiser teddy bear I got at a thrift store! Feminine or playful names, please!

    5 Comments
    2024/02/25
    00:09 UTC

    4

    Need a post divorce surname

    I’m divorcing my husband and don’t want either of my previous last names moving forward. Looking for ideas….

    5 Comments
    2024/02/24
    03:56 UTC

    2

    Im creating a improv comedy show, where every episode a fictional celebrity from a parallel universe gets interviewed, but i have no idea on what to name it.

    5 Comments
    2024/02/23
    13:12 UTC

    1

    I'm writing a story for a post-apocalyptic video game and I would highly appreciate some help in choosing the name for the protagonist!

    Here are some examples that I came up with but your custom suggestions are very welcome!
    I'm looking for "First name - Biker nickname - Last name".

    Short description: Protagonist is a loyal biker, haunted by memories of his fallen brothers and driven by a thirst for revenge. He has a "sharp tongue" and fiery temper and he shows it through sarcasm, which masks his true anger. The wasteland serves as an outlet for his anger, until the moment comes to deal with his actual burdens.

    https://preview.redd.it/axrmr42d9bkc1.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=52db9c3798ff39835dcd4b1d0a64f9d14430f5c6

    0 Comments
    2024/02/23
    10:21 UTC

    2

    Name needed for crochet small business

    Hello all!

    My mother-in-law taught me how to crochet last year. It quickly became such a fun hobby that I have absolutely jumped into and thoroughly enjoy! She very unfortunately lost her battle to lung cancer last month.

    The end of March I signed up for my first vendor event and am so grateful to be able to share my hobby with others. A lot of my pieces are practical. Think: pot scrubbers, dish cloths, towels... Mixed with some rustic/farmhouse decor. Ducks and chickens, baskets and blankets. All by crochet.

    I need a name. My mother-in-laws name is Anna Jane. The name doesn't have to be included but I do think it would be really fitting to include her if possible.

    I've seen you guys work some magic! Thank you for your time

    1 Comment
    2024/02/23
    04:07 UTC

    2

    Roofing company

    I need a name for a new roofing company!!! Give me all of your ideas please! Silly, creative, professional, anything goes!!!

    3 Comments
    2024/02/22
    21:52 UTC

    2

    I need a name for my neighbor group chat

    I live in a 3-story apartment building with an apartment on each floor. My partner and I live in the third floor and we have a group chat group with the tenants on the ground floor. This group chat does not include the main floor tenants (the landlords). We want to come up with a fun name for the group chat. The ideas we've had so far are:

    • Bun-partments
    • Bookend Buddies
    • The Oreo Cookies

    But we don't really like any of those. Can you suggest some more?

    7 Comments
    2024/02/22
    11:55 UTC

    5

    Need a five letter M name can be longer if you can shorten it

    Five letter M name for a dog but can be longer if you can shorten it

    My dogs are called Misfit, Mikey, Manik

    Love racing terminology like Harmony what means hairpin turn is a 180° turn on a race track. So anything like that would be great. But I am also happy with anything

    7 Comments
    2024/02/22
    09:53 UTC

    3

    I need a name for a blog (for fellow migraine sufferers).

    I have an idea that's been floating around my head for some time now. I'd like to create a blog that's focused on reviewing cafés, restaurants, optical stores, clinics, and similar establishments with a focus on whether the place is eye-friendly or not. I have chronic migraines and suffer from light sensitivity.

    With the current trend in bright LEDs nearly everywhere, going out is a nightmare at times. Migraine and light sensitivity awareness is also low where I'm from, so I'd like to raise awareness for that and also serve as a resource for others like me.

    I need a catchy name for the blog. A name I can use as a username for socials too. Something short, simple, and easy to interpret into a logo. I love coffee and going to cafés, so the content will be primarily focused on that. Any input is much appreciated.

    3 Comments
    2024/02/22
    09:43 UTC

    2

    Need a name for a clothing brand

    I want to start a brand/ boutique (haven’t decided which yet) to sell clothes made for people who wanted to look like monster high dolls. I’d like it to be short simplistic and sweet, but chat GPT is failing me! The funnier/ trashier/ raunchier the better.

    1 Comment
    2024/02/21
    20:43 UTC

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    Hi, I'm desperate for a catchy username!

    Iʼve had a lot of different users in the past, but none have stuck because I tend to

    abandon my account and start over a year or two later. Iʼm pretty tired of this

    cycle, and with Discord forcing unique usernames soon, I feel like itʼs time to stick

    with something. Unfortunately, my creativity is very limited in this area :((

    Iʼd like something short, simple, and memorable, preferably no more than two

    words. Some examples Iʼm fond of are eelgardens, fulvern, digikit, utopians,

    ikewise, and murkshade. Hereʼs some info Iʼm hoping will help:

    • My name is Hollis, sometimes ‘holeʼ as a nickname because I think itʼs funny,

    so innuendos are welcome. Iʼve used ‘hollsʼ in a few users too.

    • If it helps, Iʼm looking to make a webpage for my art under whatever name I

    end up choosing, and have a sort of carnivorous rabbit mascot (an ode to

    Bunnicula, but not a vampire, if anyone remembers those books.) I was

    thinking of ‘binkybyteʼ for a while, but figured people would think of a pacifier

    before the bunny behavior. Rabbits have been my favorite animal since I was very

    young, so thatʼs the theme Iʼve been hoping for the most.

    • Like the word bite, any other bloody undertones would be fun, but I feel like

    my own ideas end up too edgy. Iʼm not going for anything serious or over the

    top if that makes any sense. Anything cartoony is also good, since thatʼs my

    main drawing style.

    • Iʼm currently going to school for entomology, so bug-themed names are great

    too! I mostly prefer insects, but all invertebrates are interesting to me. Beetles

    are my personal favorite.

    • I had the word ‘orangeʼ in my user for a while and wouldnʼt mind branching

    into other kinds of citrus. Other fruits are also on the table, but citruses are

    really aesthetically pleasing imo.

    I hope this is enough to spark some ideas, sorry if the wording is awkward at all!

    2 Comments
    2024/02/21
    18:23 UTC

    2

    I need help to get a name because I wanna create a subreddit

    I would like some originality

    5 Comments
    2024/02/18
    18:04 UTC

    3

    Sports Brand Name

    Hello Everybody I have been looking for a name for my sports brand but it's either trademarked or domain unavailable and is used by someone else.

    Names I liked but were taken were: Mekal Meraki merak Shade Kairos Dusk Dawn Wraith Vaunt

    Not tacky not too direct but classy and timeless

    Would anybody be able to help?

    1 Comment
    2024/02/18
    15:37 UTC

    3

    Artist name needed!!

    I’m working on an artist project and I need a cool and memorable name.

    My real name is Elias, but I don’t want that name for the project, as there are SO many with that artist name - but I think I want something that is at least a little close to my real name, but doesn’t have to!! Would love to hear some creative ideas.

    I make indie soul (ish) music, but also thrive doing power ballads.

    3 Comments
    2024/02/17
    20:31 UTC

    4

    Name for a bearded vulture design(oc)

    Personality matches his face; a dangerous beastie with a penchant for munching on the bones of his victims.

    I'm not the best at finding names for my designs, so any suggestions would be muchly appreciated.

    2 Comments
    2024/02/17
    19:29 UTC

    4

    Help naming characters for sci Fi

    In my story, there is an evil overlord with a galaxy spanning empire called Kage the conqueror who is similar to thanos/darkseid, and similar to thanos he has an elite force of the leaders of his army like the children of thanos or black order, and I need help naming these 10 characters. Each character is individual and unique like one is big and strong while another could be a tactician or weaker but smart.

    Kage the conqueror is one of two aliens last of their race, after he decimated his home planet and killed the rest of the population, so that he could be the most powerful being in the galaxy. He is a ruthless leader and resides in the celestial dominator, his ship larger than a small planet.

    The only other surviving member of his race is Xalax, his brother, and creator of GAEA, a fully artificial planet and safe haven for all creatures of the universe (and also home to the main characters and an intergalactic police force known as the star vanguard)

    He has vast armies split into 10 subsections, these are:

    Main army - the largest section, making up half of the entire army. These are regular foot soldiers.

    Arcane sector - one of the smallest sectors, made up of powerful beings with magic powers.

    Assassins - a force of cunning and intelligent spies and assassins.

    Beast riders - a section of the army made up of trained beast riders who ride various monsters specifically bred for battle.

    Drones - a section made up of robotic soldiers similar to battle droids that are basically cannon fodder.

    Brutes/juggernauts - a section made up of stronger and larger soldiers.

    Pilots - a section made of skilled pilots, similar to tie fighter pilots from Star wars.

    Snipers/artillerists - those who fight at long distance using guns and blasters.

    Strategists - not soldiers but an important part of the army nonetheless, strategists plan out battles and watch from the celestial dominator, helping Kage with his decisions.

    Medics/healers - not really part of the army but still important and sent into battle. They are regular soldiers with healing skills too.

    Leaders of each section should be the best of the best of their given section, except the leader of the drones who is not a robot, but an engineer with a suit of robotic armour.

    The name is the official name of this elite force, but was originally a nickname created by those who fear them, and embraced by the team.

    Each name should be unique like ebony maw, cull obsidian, proxima midnight, and corvus glaive.

    4 Comments
    2024/02/16
    22:09 UTC

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    Bakery name honoring my grandma

    I am starting a home bakery and I need a name! I would like to somehow include my late grandma Karen in the name because she was the one I got my baking passion from and would love to honor her. My initial thought was our initials S & K Confections, but wanted to see what other ideas people had.

    10 Comments
    2024/02/16
    20:23 UTC

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    Which sex-positive club name sounds better?

    I’m starting a sex-positive club that is inclusive of virgins and asexual people. Which name sounds better? The first option reminds me of the word “antisexual”, so I was wondering.

    View Poll

    12 Comments
    2024/02/15
    21:02 UTC

    3

    Help naming characters for sci Fi

    In my story, there is an evil overlord with a galaxy spanning empire called Kage the conqueror who is similar to thanos/darkseid, and similar to thanos he has an elite force of the leaders of his army like the children of thanos or black order, and I need help naming these 10 max characters. Each character is individual and unique like one is big and strong while another could be a tactician or weaker but smart.

    2 Comments
    2024/02/14
    22:53 UTC

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    Help me name my candle company!

    I own a small candle company that I need to change the name of. It’s currently my last name (which I won’t say) and company, “last name & Co.” My company is eco friendly, modern, minimalistic and high end. I produce candles, wax melts and fire starters. I’d also love ideas with more broad names so that if I want to branch out of candles into other things then I can. Any ideas would be amazing!

    22 Comments
    2024/02/13
    14:03 UTC

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