Write the naming brief
Define the audience, category, positioning, markets, tone and naming structure. State what the name must communicate and what it must avoid.
Create distinct territories
Explore descriptive, suggestive, invented and founder-led routes. Generate enough options to compare strategic direction rather than debating one favourite.
Screen language and culture
Check pronunciation, spelling, meaning, transliteration and unwanted associations with native specialists in each priority language. Automated translation is not a final review.
Run legal and digital checks
Search relevant trade mark classes, company names, domains and handles, then obtain qualified legal advice. Availability of a domain does not establish trade mark rights.
Test and plan the transition
Test comprehension and recall without turning the decision into a popularity contest. Prepare architecture, migration, staff guidance and customer communication before launch.
How ICON IMAGE supports naming
ICON IMAGE connects positioning, naming territories, international language review and rollout planning, coordinating specialist legal checks where required.
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