/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

    13,458 Subscribers

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    which is funnier, DrPooAndPee or DrPeePooFart

    3 Comments
    2024/06/28
    09:13 UTC

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    I’m changing my legal name soon. This is “last call” to see what I seem like I could be called. (30M)

    26 Comments
    2024/06/28
    05:08 UTC

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    INAN for an ai

    I'm creating a character who is an advanced ai designed to essentially be a scientist. I'd like the name to be an acronym, kinda like GLaDOS from portal.

    3 Comments
    2024/06/28
    03:52 UTC

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    I need an English name

    I’m Japanese and will be going to school in the US. I need help finding a cute English name for a girl that’s easy to pronounce.

    26 Comments
    2024/06/28
    01:40 UTC

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    I need a name for a duo tik tok account/ YouTube channel

    Hello me and a friend want to make a duo account and we can’t think of a name😭😭. Our nicknames are jo and aj and we make pretty light jokey content of usually tik tok trends. Here’s a video of us. Please lmk if you have any ideas that suit our personalities 🙏

    2 Comments
    2024/06/25
    03:39 UTC

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    Local Metal Band’s Final Concert

    I am a part of a local metal band, and we are about to disband because we are about to leave for college in August. This show will feature two other local bands performing before us. The band name is John, and we need something that incorporates the name. Something unique, creative, and clever. I’ve gone to different AIs, and different generators, and all of the results it has given me have been underwhelming to say the least.

    Give me a list of names if you want! I’d love to choose from as many ideas as possible!!!

    3 Comments
    2024/06/25
    02:55 UTC

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    I need a name for my car

    I recently bought a Jaguar E pace and driving her seems incomplete without giving her a name. She has a turbo boost so I was thinking something funny that incorporates the boost or turbo in the name or maybe Jaguar?? My turbo diesel Ford truck is named Whitney Boostin so I'm all for a play on words. Also she is British so any British names will be considered. Please help 💜💜

    10 Comments
    2024/06/24
    19:48 UTC

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    INAN for an automotive clothing brand

    The plan is to make clothing designs that are minimalist-ish. Clothes that aren’t too ‘loud’ but still show off love for the car or brand. There is not a focus on what kind of cars, an era, etc.

    Thanks in advance!

    2 Comments
    2024/06/23
    13:49 UTC

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    What do you think a brand that calls themselves “studio” would sell/promote?

    I love the name Studio Blue (not exactly but similar) for my brand. I’m curious what you’d expect to see within a shop that calls itself a studio.

    15 Comments
    2024/06/22
    16:39 UTC

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    Can’t decide between two usernames.

    I want to start a gaming youtube channel but I’m having trouble deciding on my username. Im thinking either Rrett or Terragg but I don’t know which I like more. What do yall think sounds more like a gaming channel. Both are made from my actual name, Garrett.

    5 Comments
    2024/06/20
    22:41 UTC

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    Need a name for the group chat.

    I have a group chat on Google Chat with my best friend and my sister. We change the name of the gc and the emoji icon at least 3 times a day, and we think we need to come up with a permanent name. Whatever name has the most upvotes will be our forever gc name.

    1 Comment
    2024/06/20
    13:12 UTC

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    Looking for a gamertag... I'm a reptile lover

    I want a catchy name that is related to my name and reptiles... I had reptiluka... And Lucakodrile... My name is Luca... If it's not related with an specific reptile the better... Cause I like all reptiles the same...

    13 Comments
    2024/06/16
    18:59 UTC

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    Need name suggestions for a mental health website/group

    I'm making a website that'll have resources, a blog, hopefully a forum, and essentially anything I can do to use my experiences to help people in supporting themselves where the NHS mental health system is failing them.

    I once ran one named Thriving Borderline that was aimed specifically for people with BPD/EUPD, but now that it's opened up more I'm struggling to find a catchy and friendly name. I'd really appreciate suggestions

    1 Comment
    2024/06/16
    16:44 UTC

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    I need a name for this mermaid statue I ordered

    14 Comments
    2024/06/11
    14:41 UTC

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    [Request] Baby name- stuck on sounds and syllables

    Hello all! My mother gave me a perfect name. People comment on how poetic it sounds. Each part of my name is pretty normal, but it really flows. I like poetry and literature, and I've imagined all types of names through my life.

    My husband and I are having a baby girl! I've made a throw away to use his real last name, because suddenly none of my favorite names appeal to me anymore when I pair them. His last name is Connolly.

    My old favorite was Molly. I can't STAND the repeating -lly sound. It sounds so sing-songy and almost silly to me which is so sad. Many girl names I loved end in that cute -ie sound, which I'm usually not loving with Connolly. Husband has suggested using an add on name, like MollyAnne, but it sounds so Appalachian to me.

    I like the name Olive, which was the name of a great-great relative, but my husband isn't a fan.

    Husband likes Bridget, which I think is OK but I'm not in love. He also likes more traditionally Irish names, like Siobhan, which I like but is a relative's name. He also like Maeve, which I'm not a fan of. He likes Victoria, which I actually loved most of my life, but I think all the nicknames for it are out (Vicky, Tori, etc). He likes Catherine, but I'm not loving the alliteration with Catherine Connolly. He would want to call her Cate Connolly, which is kind of cute? He likes Raisa which I also like, from Rose in Yiddish.

    He also likes Elizabeth, which I kind of like too. Maybe nicknamed Eliza Connolly. I'm recently liking Elise, and he thinks it's alright but I don't think he's in love with it. I like Elise more than Eliza, just think it sounds elegant and simple. I used to like Elsie because it's cute, but that darned -ie sound again! I know all these names can be short for Elizabeth, so maybe?

    He likes Shannon, which is fine, but I went to school in the 90s and had at least 4 Shannons in every class. It just doesn't feel like my baby girl's name, feels like someone else. A few other names he suggested fell into this trap with for me. Like, too common 20 years ago and feeling outdated, but not outdated enough to be fresh again haha.

    Any suggestions for names that "flow"? I think I care more about how a name flows off the tongue than how traditional or non-traditional a name seems. Can I have some suggestions for girls' names that aren't 3 syllables, don't end in ie or lly, maybe emphasis on the second syllable (why I like Elise so much with Connolly I think)?

    Help me with my rhythm amd pentameter!! Convince me some of our names are good, or suggest others that flow better please! You won't hurt my feelings saying a name doesn't sound good. Thank you!

    33 Comments
    2024/06/11
    13:34 UTC

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    funny females ball python names ?

    my girlfriend recently brought a snake for her birthday and we looking for some funny names that can be an interesting conversation starter ! everyone does noodle and it’s just played out . want something that can make us laugh !!

    8 Comments
    2024/06/11
    08:19 UTC

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    Need a fun/clever Instagram handle

    Hey y’all. I'm creating my own Instagram profile to showcase my AI-art. I need a fun/clever handle/username for this Instagram profile. Please help.

    1 Comment
    2024/06/11
    03:53 UTC

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    Need a fun/clever business name

    Hey y’all. I’m splitting from my partner and starting my own cleaning service but I can’t for the life of me, come up with any fun/clever names. My OG company was called peachy klean maid service. I just feel like I can’t beat that 😭 some good contesters are:

    Bleach Please, Maid Service Desperate Housemaids

    Plsss help ya girl out.

    17 Comments
    2024/06/11
    01:31 UTC

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    Crochet business instagram username!!!

    I’m trying to figure out a name for my small business that really fits. I crochet a lot of feminine type of things that are pastel & neutral colors. The current name I have is “loveandlacecrochet” but I’m not quite sure if it’s really what I want. It’s sort of long and I’m looking for something shorter that still has the same vibe to it. Maybe using words like “stitch” and other related words or using “crochet” in the name still? I’m conflicted lol help!!!

    1 Comment
    2024/06/10
    05:41 UTC

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    monster hunter

    so ive got the first name Kyros but im having trouble thinking of a cool last name for him

    1 Comment
    2024/06/09
    03:11 UTC

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    crochet/art business name

    lately I’ve been thinking of extra ways to make money .. and thought to sell my crochet/art/craft projects. i’m not the best with coming up with names and have been struggling . was wondering if anyone would be able to help .

    info about me to help.. i’m a gemini .. female .. i love cats and reptiles .. my favorite color is black .. i like fries idk ??

    i know it might not help much . i apologize in advance .. literally anything is appreciated !

    1 Comment
    2024/06/08
    13:23 UTC

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    Indoor playground

    I want to start an indoor playground its going to be nature themed and we will have classes in the week and birthday party's on the weekend/anytime in the summer. It's going to be owned my my sister and I. I like something with wildflower but it doesn't necessarily need it. Thank you!

    1 Comment
    2024/06/07
    14:38 UTC

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    Looking for a name for a fictional character

    She’s a woman who’s a part of a fictional marginalized group but after a lot of hard work now largely passes as part of the mainstream majority. Sees herself as an upward climber who is uniquely worthy among her minority group to be accepted in society. If she weren’t famous for “overcoming” her minority status and assimilating successfully into mainstream society, she wouldn’t even ever mention her past because she’s ashamed of it and sees it as a disease. Having grown up during a time with much less acceptance for her demographic, she’s now bitter that society is more accepting now and so actively prevents her own demographic from having equal rights. She thinks she’s shielding society from the “dangerous ones” but is actually just super insecure and afraid that nobody truly sees her as worthy or fully human because of her minority status

    Blonde and fair-skinned, quite conventionally attractive, if a little square in the jaw. Slightly wavy hair a little past the shoulders

    I intend her to be around age 35-45, but don’t be afraid to choose names that sound a little older (or younger for that matter). The story has no set time period, and the real people she was inspired by were born between 1926 and 1993, so we really have no age related restrictions here

    3 Comments
    2024/06/07
    09:24 UTC

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    What names come to mind for her?

    She’s my OC and one of the main characters in my story. If it helps, she is sweet yet feisty and is paired in friendship with a guy named Max. She’s also a boxer.

    11 Comments
    2024/06/05
    22:12 UTC

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    I CANT COME UP WITH A USERNAME

    I want to start doing gaming videos on youtube and twitch but i cant come up with a username can anyone give me any ideas?

    9 Comments
    2024/06/05
    21:49 UTC

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    Need a Name

    Hi! Looking for a team name relating to Law (doing a company plank challenge). Last names are Harvey and Horne.

    1 Comment
    2024/06/05
    20:41 UTC

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    Dachsund needs an easy to pronounce name

    Today I got my almost 2 year old son a puppy today to grow up with. (Trying to suppress the Marley and me memories)

    My son can say 1, sometimes 2 syllable words. He needs an easy to pronounce name, one my son can learn to say.

    Right now he just calls it "Woef" which is a colloquial term for "Doggy" in our native language.

    But I don't want to call the dog "doggy" lol.

    Picture of our new blue eyed Dachsund for inspiration

    24 Comments
    2024/06/05
    17:49 UTC

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    INAN for this plush toy that changes moods when turned inside out.

    4 Comments
    2024/06/04
    22:14 UTC

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