/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

    13,545 Subscribers

    3

    Which name reflects my small business best?

    I posted recently and got such a good laugh out of some of the suggestions and others were really helpful too, it actually led me to find the names I was trying to choose between! It's down to these. Long story short : I am a doula and want to focus solely on bipoc and lgbtqia2s+ and any birth or family that may not feel comfortable with a lot of the doulas in my area because I live in the Bible Belt. I digress. Any opinions would be helpful! Thank you.

    We Birth | Doula Services

    Blended Birth | Doula Services

    Chosen & Created | Doula Services

    9 Comments
    2024/11/29
    03:53 UTC

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    Searching a new, unique username

    Hello, I've been trying to think of a new and unique username that I can use across several platforms for a while, but I can't seem to come up with anything that I like and fits to me. So I'm looking for some ideas.

    About me:

    • Male.
    • Very introvert, I often find myself enjoying solitude.
    • I have a dark aesthetic, my wardrobe is pretty much entirely black.
    • Been described as giving off a dark and mysterious vibe.
    • Night person.
    • Into horror, dark and morbid things.
    • I play guitar and enjoy metal and drone music.

    Name requirements:

    • No numbers.
    • Preferably ten or less letters.
    • Has to be in one word (can be a combination of two words though).
    • Any words have to be german or english.

    If it helps, one name that I thought of and liked was "dysternis" (based on düsternis, a german word for darkness), but that one is already taken.

    Thanks for any help in advance!

    2 Comments
    2024/11/28
    21:29 UTC

    2

    I need a name for a painting company that only paints rentals.

    The company tailors towards renters. We offer a service where they can paint it back to the original colour for $99.99 per room. We guarantee their deposit back.

    I came up with LET’S PAINT, but a let is only a rental in the UK, so it doesn’t work here. Any other suggestions?

    13 Comments
    2024/11/26
    13:40 UTC

    2

    I need a name for a new gaming community

    Hi,

    I'm looking for a name for a new gaming community focused on indie and AA games, specifically those that emphasize storytelling, artistic beauty, emotional depth, beautiful OST and simply overlooked gems (examples: A Plague Tale, Ori, Jusant, Atlas Fallen, etc.).

    I want the subreddit to stand out from existing ones like r/indiegaming or r/gaming by focusing on games that don’t just entertain but also inspire through their narratives and art. That are unique in their stories.

    Here are some potential names I’m considering:

    • IndieAndBeyond
    • NarrativeGaming
    • ArtfulGaming
    • ArtInGames

    Do you have other suggestions that better capture the idea?

    Thanks for your help! 😊

    11 Comments
    2024/11/23
    20:32 UTC

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    I need a name for my visual novel where you play as a mortal, interviewing and eventually selecting a god to rule the world.

    Pemise: “It has been decided that mortals have gone too long without divine oversight.”

    The process to select a new God to rule over the world has begun, and it is only natural that a mortal gets the final say in who is chosen. You are a mortal soul, randomly plucked on your way to whatever awaits after your recent death and tasked with serving as the auditor, the representative for mortals in this process, and the final decider of the fate of the Mortal Realm. With the promise of revival under the power of whatever God you select to spur you on, and an angelic guide by your side, interview applicants, survive their divine emotions, explore their natures, and finally make a choice that will decide the rest of eternity. Omnipotence is in your hands, and you have to give it to someone…

    I'm required to have a name for this project as soon as possible but all the ones I've come up with sounds kind of lame, or don't fit the tone I'm going for it. (that tone being a mix of serious funny and thought provoking)

    My ideas:

    Select-a-God

    God's Jury

    Deicollatus

    Arbitrium Deus

    Arbitrium

    Divconlatus

    Colloquium

    Lectus-divinus

    Something Punchy and memorable would be nice. Ideally it would be able to get the premise of cross through just the title so that's not a complete requirement.

    3 Comments
    2024/11/23
    15:56 UTC

    1

    I need a name for a gods

    I am trying to write a fantasy novel that is governed by two major gods. One is the goddess of chaos (the energy that exists in my novel, like mana). Feminism changes fertility and emotions, where the other God is the embodiment of logic, masculinity, valour, and technology. I need the name of these gods, so please help me. 

    1 Comment
    2024/11/22
    10:29 UTC

    1

    Name ideas for a kitchen supplies business?

    I'm trying to think of something catchy or funny, but my brain's got nothing so far. Know any good ones?

    14 Comments
    2024/11/21
    17:58 UTC

    1

    INAN for a fictional hormone

    I am writing a story where magic is caused by a hormone in the brain, and I need a name for it. Ideally it would contain a reference to the word Mana

    2 Comments
    2024/11/20
    23:19 UTC

    2

    OC last name suggestions?

    Hello! I'm working on redoing some characters and I realized I don't have a last name for a character that I have had for 3 years..Oops..Anywho, His name is Lockett, He is half Mexican and Asian and he is pretty much your stereotypical rich nonchalant bad boy. I need a last name that gives that bad boy energy that also screams money. Much appreciated!

    6 Comments
    2024/11/18
    19:50 UTC

    1

    Naming a Guild

    So i play this mmorpg and I'm trying to make a guild and I'm trying to name it, so far my thought process went to Bahamut from Arabic mythology (for those that don't know he's basically a giant whale/fish that supports the earth on its back, there is obviously more to it than that but quick explanation :)) I have a 16 character limit,

    (does not have to be Bahamut themed, smt similar would be preferred but anything works :))

    any help or ideas would be very much appreciated :))

    1 Comment
    2024/11/18
    19:39 UTC

    2

    Help me name our newest family member!

    We very much like people names for dogs, and animals in general. We have two other dogs with human names. Help us with this guy.

    5 Comments
    2024/11/18
    05:15 UTC

    1

    Best nickname for YouTube/Instagram

    Hello,

    I was wondering if you could help me to find the best nickname for a YouTube channel and an instagram account. I would like to do not give a lot of information to know which one sounds best if you know nothing on them and tell me which one your prefer pls :)

    (I am also curious to know how you would pronounce each one of them in your language).

    View Poll

    2 Comments
    2024/11/15
    10:35 UTC

    2

    needing a name for school charity business group

    My school is hosting a charity week, and me and my friends came up with the idea to start a charity group so we could continue to do events even after charity week is over. We are stuck on coming up with a name though, and we are looking for something that isn't too formal, just a casual name that is catchy. We would appreaciate your help!

    7 Comments
    2024/11/14
    11:26 UTC

    4

    Western Style Preschool Name

    I need a name for a preschool with cowboy/cowgirl/Wild West theme. Id love to use something that is unique and not super dainty but also not too aggressive. This was a quick iteration I just created but I'm not sure if "Wild Style" sends the right message for a preschool. I'd love to use cowboy, cowgirl, highland cows, farm animals as part of the theme.

    https://preview.redd.it/p39ew2oxme0e1.png?width=500&format=png&auto=webp&s=d32e3cf210dde182dc19197f88874b7f6649b812

    9 Comments
    2024/11/12
    05:18 UTC

    13

    Help me name my grief business!

    Hi everyone, I’ve been a bereavement counselor for a few years and I’m looking to start my own private practice! Can anyone think of a cool business name? I love a good play on words but open to anything.

    Help wanted ♥️

    So far I’ve got: Good Grief Love & Loss My Grief Journey

    16 Comments
    2024/11/09
    22:23 UTC

    1

    Naming for activewear brand

    Hi community, i am working on naming for active wear brad, will appreciate any naming tips, would be ncie not to be mainstream, ai generate stuff, more organic ideas please. Think about running, pickelball ,padel, cyling and outdoors with urban mix. thanks

    5 Comments
    2024/11/08
    20:39 UTC

    5

    Name my movie club!

    We’re going to watching “non mainstream” movies. Gore, 80s schlock, Asian shock, cheesy action, those kinda of things. Starting with Frank Henenlotter’s Brain Damage and following with Tokyo Gore Police. I was thinking “Cult of _____” with the blank being an acronym but I’m open to anything.

    7 Comments
    2024/11/07
    16:27 UTC

    5

    I need name for my weed smoking skill

    I'm asthmatic and every time I've smoked (or inhaled) weed, I have never coughed.

    My name is Zach, so this addition would be like "Zach the [insert badass title]", kind of like how warriors would have a surname denoting their achievements, like characters from Skyrim

    11 Comments
    2024/11/03
    02:40 UTC

    20

    I need a name for a lesbian hockey team

    I know there has to be some hilarious puns or innuendos

    29 Comments
    2024/11/01
    17:18 UTC

    8

    I need a name for a business that deep cleans food trucks

    22 Comments
    2024/10/31
    02:21 UTC

    3

    Need name for Crochet Business

    I love anything that deals with oranges, the color and fruit! :) My name starts with a C so I thought about using the word "Citrus" but I don't like anything I've come up with. Any help is appreciated!

    I don't really want "Crochet" in my business name bc I plan to sell other crafty things in the future.

    3 Comments
    2024/10/26
    02:48 UTC

    3

    Name for a non profit to support healthcare equity

    INAN for a non-profit that will fundraise to support healthcare benefits for underprivileged communities. Some of the immediate goals of the non-profit are :(a) to fundraise money to support a NGO in India that provides free diagnostic tests to rural communities , and b) fundraise for a foundation in US that buys medical debt to erase medical debts for uninsured/poor individuals. Looking for a generic name that signifies giving a fair chance to everyone with empathy and care

    2 Comments
    2024/10/24
    10:54 UTC

    3

    Anthology of scary stories made by amateurs/fanfiction

    Back in the days of DC++ I stumbled upon a series of horror stories that got stuck in my head and for some time I've been trying to find them again to share with some friends but I am unsuccessful.

    I don't remember much besides the plots of some of these stories (some felt like they are somewhat related or I remember incorrectly).

    The one that I remember the best is the first story:

    It was about a man which gets a link to some website via mail and when he access it, it's a stream to a room with a person that's tied to a chair and there are buttons on the side that any user can decide what happens to the person (poke right eye with pen / cut left hand with chainsaw etc.). The site shuts down or something like that but he becomes obsessed with trying to find it, goes on various shady websites and long story short he ends up on a forest path where eventually finds a mansion or something like that, approaches it and rings the gate, goes inside and something happens (forgot if he drank something or was just hit in the head) and wakes up with a hood on his head. He realizes eventually he's in the room he was obsessed to find.

    One other short story was about some mad man that was in an asylum and he had some other dude outside that kept trying to find a way to get him out, or (again, I am not sure my memory is good on these stories, I remember bits and pieces and they were quite weird stories xD) or summon him somehow because he was the devil or something like that. He eventually transforms in a bat/moth/cockroach, something that can fit in through the jail window bars.

    Another short story was something about a group of friends that were into the occult or something like that and they read from a book (which I think, though I might remember wrong, was written by the mad man from before) and then they kind of fall asleep and crazy things start happening, such as one of them starts killing them or something crazy.

    Again, I am sure my memory is failing me a lot and I'm mixing probably bits and pieces and I'm probably also remembering wrong but this was a series of dark horror stories that felt quite amateurish but fairly well done (as far as I remember).

    0 Comments
    2024/10/23
    12:29 UTC

    2

    Need a name for an artist store / website

    My girlfriend is looking for a name for her artist brand to use at exhibitions, instagram, and on a website. She does oil, acrylic, and watercolour. Painting on canvas and selling prints. She paints mainly abstract portraits.

    We would like to have her name somehow incorporated into the brand name. Her name is "Elodie" or "El".

    Many thanks!

    https://preview.redd.it/6pit3sysf6wd1.png?width=295&format=png&auto=webp&s=ec2362b2554c8ff76c3ad829968b5c33589fc4a6

    2 Comments
    2024/10/21
    21:26 UTC

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    INAN for my minecraft casino

    Yes, you read that right. I've made a working deck of cards and a shuffler in minecraft. Just need a name for the place. Please make it as unhinged as you like

    1 Comment
    2024/10/21
    13:30 UTC

    1

    need prissy academy names, its set in england

    really anything helps!!

    1 Comment
    2024/10/21
    11:27 UTC

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    Lizard skull in a tiny jar

    2 Comments
    2024/10/20
    02:36 UTC

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    INAN for something in my book

    This is a little complicated to explain. So you know how anglicisation typically refers to taking a non-English name and altering it to be more English? I need a word for that but not English.

    In my book there's 20+ cultures each of which have unique names. But in the annual event that combines cultures, those with the more cultural names are forced to go by a version that's easier for everyone (such as Freaghna to Frayna).

    The main culture that forces this is the government of Darmeda but the world as a whole is called Vereint. I need a possible name idea for what this process could be called in their world.

    Thanks.

    5 Comments
    2024/10/19
    15:44 UTC

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