/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

    13,385 Subscribers

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    Need a name for a Language Learning student org!

    Hi! We’re planning to create a student org but we’re stuck with org names. For context we’re from a university in the Philippines.

    We’re looking into creative and catchy names but not too creative where people will still take us seriously.

    0 Comments
    2024/04/20
    12:40 UTC

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    Need a name for a volleyball bar league team!

    There’s 6 of us, 5 girls & 1 guy. One teammate owns & tattoos at the shop next to the bar. All of us either work or get tattooed at the same shop. So we are gonna wear tshirts with the logo but I didn’t want to also name the team after the parlor. But maybe to help with ideas it’s called “The Reverie”. Want something kind of playful but would doesn’t have to be. Really want tattoo related ideas that don’t sound cheesy.

    1 Comment
    2024/04/19
    23:32 UTC

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    For Crochet small buisness

    Hi all, I am looking for a name for my small crochet buisness.

    I make a lot of plushies, and other items! I like to think of myself as more alternative and enjoy spooky things! I would love to have that incorporated!

    I added a photo of just one item I do make!

    Thank you in advance 🖤

    2 Comments
    2024/04/19
    05:00 UTC

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    INAN for my newly created Recruitment/Talent Agency

    It would be awesome to have something with powerful dual meaning - I liked Pathfinder Talent a lot (finding paths for candidates, clients, etc) but it has been taken for some time.

    Archegos talent is Pathfinder in Greek, but was also taken

    Camino Talent?

    Something cool, trailblazing, different language, showing the commitment to the top (sublime). Not taken is tough!

    Thanks in advance.

    2 Comments
    2024/04/18
    03:18 UTC

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    INAN For a Non Profit that Provides Free Headshots for Other Non Profits and People Who Need Them

    Hello! I am in the photography business already (making profit) but I want to expand to provide pro bono work for other non profit and people less fortunate that need a headshot perhaps to get started. I wanted to separate the two organizations a bit so want a name that captures photography, photos, maybe head shots, etc. Thank you!!

    1 Comment
    2024/04/18
    01:44 UTC

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    I need a name for a musician collaboration app

    We’re creating an app where musicians can have their full catalogue of music and find other musicians to collaborate with.

    Any off the wall ideas?

    2 Comments
    2024/04/17
    15:35 UTC

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    I need a name for a plantation style estate with the name Rose in it.

    Got a one shot TTRPG session I'm working on and one of the main locations is a rose plantation overseen by a robot with human slaves.

    I'm not opposed to alliteration, but I'm trying to avoid the obvious like Rose Ranch.

    9 Comments
    2024/04/17
    13:43 UTC

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    I need a name for a web project that visualizes a "Per Capita Farm"

    I'm creating an interactive online educational project that visualizes what a farm would look like that produces an average U.S. consumption of food.

    For example, the most recent data show that the average U.S. consumed 86.81 lb of tomatoes (whether fresh or preserved). And elsewhere, I've found that an average tomato plant produces between 12 - 20 lb per plant. So at around the low estimate of 12lb per plant, it would take around 7 plants to provide for the average U.S. person. I'm then illustrating those plants as they would look growing on a farm throughout their growth stages.

    I'm continuing this out for all of the other data I'm able to find for around 100 other produce commodities. I need to do a little finagling to present them all together, since some crops would need different climates than others, but I'm still trying to keep it as realistic as reasonable. I'd also like to eventually address things like fruit trees and livestock where one unit (an apple tree or cow) provides for more than one person on average.

    My working title is just "The Per Capita Farm" which doesn't really have much of a ring to it. The audience would be an informal educational resource to start out at this farm level, then learn more about the individual produce items at different levels.

    2 Comments
    2024/04/16
    16:16 UTC

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    INAN for a game studio. I'm making horror games based on 80s slashers in the style of PlayStation 1. Maybe smth like "Puppet Combo", "Torture Star Video".

    7 Comments
    2024/04/15
    18:52 UTC

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    K names that are masculine or gender neutral?

    specifically names that have a one syllable nickname, but arent too common.

    this is for a character im working on and i wanted to go with kelsey/kel for short, but i found out thats an omori character and since the name isnt too common i didnt want to have it be related to that. but if anybody knows of some names that have similar vibes to this that would be great (doesnt have to be tho)

    14 Comments
    2024/04/14
    01:58 UTC

    5

    Need a name for a menu item

    Opening up a coffee shop with my SO and we're stuck on naming a breakfast sandwich. SO wants it to be something clever as he has a few already named with some play on words. This is what's in the sandwich: "Fried Egg, Choice of Meat, Hash Brown Patty, Cheddar on a brioche bun"

    If yall need anymore information from us to help name this I can respond quickly. Just something quirky and clever any ideas help! Thank you! (coffee shop is called The Moka Pot)

    Edit: I guess I should also mention the coffee shop is on the corner of Elm and Hanover St. In Manchester, NH if that helps with like making up puns for the sandwich

    11 Comments
    2024/04/13
    15:44 UTC

    3

    A name for an English pub?

    Any and all ideas are welcome.

    4 Comments
    2024/04/12
    14:22 UTC

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    $50 prize if you help me name my Web design, development & hosting business.

    Trying to find a business name for my Web development, Web design, hosting company. I would prefer something unique that I can trademark. However, I also wanted it to be easy to spell and remember and find online when people refer my business via word-of-mouth.

    The feel for the brand and the company should be small boutique services. Quality over quantity. Best in class services for small businesses and people. We design it build it and host it. I’d like something modern and sexy that’s not necessarily pretentious. I have a pretty large sense of humor.

    One of my favorite fish was a Wide Bar Black Gladiator Clownfish

    So I came up with a few names based on that. I also have a few names from past business ventures. Let me know if you like any of the following or please suggest something entirely new.

    Blacfish Digital (could also be BFD… Big F**king Deal

    BlaqMarque (digital, creative etc). Pronounced Black Mark

    BlaqMark

    DarkMarque

    Widebar Creative

    RivetRock - Riveting design and rock solid service

    Nectar

    Splice

    Sleek Syntax

    Verified Air (as opposed to rareified air)

    Uncommon Aether

    Crafted Aether

    ClearCut Digital

    Digital Gladiators

    CodeCraft

    Elysian Designs

    Digital Ethos

    Elysium Creatives

    Canopy

    Digital Muse

    Digital Aether

    Prime Ethos

    Opus Luxe

    Lumin Essence

    2 Comments
    2024/04/12
    13:05 UTC

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    Need a name for a industrial cleaning business, any suggestions please?

    I'm starting a business but can't come up with a business name Help me please

    3 Comments
    2024/04/12
    09:07 UTC

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    clinic management software

    I have been developing a new management software for clinics, and I need a name for it

    I am based on Iraq, so something incorporating our history (Gilgamesh, Mesopotamian, Akkadian, Sumerian, Babylonian) would be better

    0 Comments
    2024/04/11
    15:56 UTC

    3

    Farm name?

    We recently purchased a small farm and need a name for it. The plot of land is 40 acres. Right now we have chickens goats and mini donkeys. The pastures are covered in clover and there is a stream that runs through the middle of the property. The access road leading up to the farm is a red dirt road (which is muddy more often than not). Goats are from good dairy lines so will probably end up going that route.

    4 Comments
    2024/04/11
    09:05 UTC

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    Name for a cloathes brand

    hi guys
    I need a name for a clothing brand (sweatshirts/shirts) that is provocative, suitable for an audience of people "who feel out of the crowd" but simple, like anti social social club.

    the concept is a group of people who hate society but are part of it.

    I'm so bad at making up names. Thanks!

    6 Comments
    2024/04/10
    14:42 UTC

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    Tiny homestead names?

    Hey everyone! So we are starting/have started a very small homestead (we own less than 1.5 acres). We have a rabbit, 17 chickens, and we are doing a garden but that will be at my parents because they have better soil. I am doing some potted plants here, but most of our gardening will be at their house. I am also taking up bread/sourdough making. Our last name is Barber, and I eventually would like to sell some stuff from our tiny place when we get it going more. Someone help me come up with a name for our little homestead adventure.

    1 Comment
    2024/04/10
    00:29 UTC

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    Name for a Game Studio

    Basically, I've got quite a group of people that I'm with at my university, and to put it simply, we've started off as a club and named it gamedevclub (just for the university)

    However, we want our own name, since we will be actually making games and posting them online and gamedevclub is a bit silly. Anyone got any ideas? We wanna try basing it around our logo, but at the same time, we might just change it if the name fits.

    The logo is basically a G in the form of a maze (kinda cliche, cause its around the word Game so we took the G). We dont know why Matrix just feels right for us, but at the same time, its still not something we want. Anyone got any ideas? We'll choose whatever seems interesting

    1 Comment
    2024/04/08
    11:18 UTC

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    I need a name for a crochet business

    My friends, in-laws, and family have been telling me I should sell my stuff for the past 5-8 years and I feel like I'm finally at a place where I'd be comfortable doing so. I make just about anything from blankets, loveys, stuffies/amigurumi, bags, decor, etc. the only thing I haven't dabbled in yet is clothing.

    I'm from Minnesota so I was thinking something with "Minne" (Minny, Minnie, etc) in it or if the word had an "MN" in it like but not at a place where I "need" that in the name. I also thought if the name had an animal in it, it would be fun to use the word treble and my logo could be the animal with tattooed sleeves or something a bit more edgy. Two totally separate ideas I had but I guess they don't have to be if someone feels like they have an idea to incorporate both.

    Creative names are not my forte so thanks in advance!

    12 Comments
    2024/04/07
    20:00 UTC

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    Need a creative name for an spray tan business

    I’m looking into renting out my own space and I need a creative name for my spray tan business.

    Any ideas friends?

    5 Comments
    2024/04/06
    14:56 UTC

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    Padelvereniging / padel club

    Ik ben opzoek naar een naam voor onze nieuw op te richtten padelvereniging, wie heeft er een goed idee?

    I am looking for a name for our newly founded padel club, who has a good idea?

    0 Comments
    2024/04/05
    12:02 UTC

    5

    Need a name for a vintage clothing shop 🖤❤️ something catchy

    8 Comments
    2024/04/05
    04:45 UTC

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    Help me name my antiques shop with a groovy vibe

    It’s actually an antique store stall, which means competition is fierce and I am hell bent on becoming THAT booth people can’t forget- I’m trying to stand out in a sea of samesies. My vendor code is Fem, the walls are glittery coral and chartreuse, and I’m throwing up a totally flower power meets Valfré meets We Happy Few kind of mural tomorrow. Goods will reflect my own eclectic taste with just about everything from atomic era to Austin Powers space age, heavy on the 70s kitsch, with an occasional touch of witchy cottage core.

    6 Comments
    2024/04/05
    01:58 UTC

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    Help me choose a name for our new kitten! Our options are: • Gypsy • Jinxx • Calypso • Tawny • Clover • Pearl • Tallulah • Stormy • Twyla

    Help me choose a name for our new kitten! Our options are:

    • Gypsy • Jinxx • Calypso • Tawny • Clover • Pearl • Tallulah • Stormy • Twyla

    9 Comments
    2024/04/05
    01:54 UTC

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    Please help me find a name for my home bakery in Hawaii

    Sorry if this is a frequent post. I searched the sub and I saw similar titles, but none of them quite matched my specific niche.

    I’ve been making custom cakes (weddings, birthdays, baby showers, etc) for over a decade. I’ve scaled back for the past few years and just baked for close family and friends but have decided to jump back in again and really make it a cottage bakery business.

    Before the break, I had a name I was toying with, but never 100% loved it.

    A few things to know: • I live on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. I’m from here, but not ethnically native Hawaiian, so I don’t want to use a name that gives the impression it’s Hawaiian-owned.
    • I am open to some Hawaii theme/reference, as long as it’s not too cheesy.
    • I’m hoping to do farmer’s markets and other events in addition to custom cake orders, so I’d like something recognizable that can be used for signage.

    7 Comments
    2024/04/04
    06:39 UTC

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    TPT Name Help!!

    I'm starting a TPT store and need help coming up with a clever name! My first name is Kayla, I am a BCBA and my store will be focused on providing ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) resources for special education teachers and other behavior analysts. My main focus is making ABA easy and accessible for everyday teachers. I'm from the Midwest (IL) and love all things fun and colorful. TIA!!

    4 Comments
    2024/04/03
    17:44 UTC

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    Help me name my TPT teacher store

    Hello all - I am going to start a Teachers Pay Teachers page and need a creative name! I have literally thought about this for years and have yet to come up with anything good!

    Some info to get you started - I’m a 4th grade math teacher and I grew up in the Florida Keys and love all things tropical.

    I’m happy to answer any questions that may help to the cause! TIA :)

    1 Comment
    2024/04/03
    00:53 UTC

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    Band name brainstorming

    Me and a friend of mine have recently had the idea of forming a band, we've been having some trouble coming up with name idea so we thought we'd ask here. We did think of the name "Totally Related" to kinda play off of a joke that we are basically siblings, but we still wanna play around with some ideas. We are currently doing covers but are trying out some original music but I'd say the music genre(s) we gravitate to the most are Indie, Folk, Punk, and Alternative Rock (were pretty much up for everything though).

    If you have any tips on how to come up with band names ideas in general or have some names in mind to share that would be so helpful!!!

    1 Comment
    2024/04/02
    04:25 UTC

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