🎨 Branding

The five-test name framework

Lesson 1 of 7 · 6 min read

A great name passes five tests:

  1. Memorable after one mention.
  2. Spellable without asking.
  3. Pronounceable in your target market's languages.
  4. Available as a .com (or close) and trademark.
  5. Stretchy enough that you can pivot without rebranding.

"Stripe" passes. "Bezos.AI" passes only test 1.

Trademark before you buy a domain